Roadway, Traffic Signals, And Lighting Technician

Arrow Electric; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (3 plans) through UHC

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Arrow Electric in Louisville, KY is hiring a Maintenance/Installation Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of roadway electrical infrastructure including traffic signals and street lighting. You will work under a Foreman or Licensed Electrician, performing field tasks safely and efficiently to meet project specs and KYTC standards.

This hands-on role develops trade skills in electrical and civil roadway infrastructure, with tasks ranging from pulling wires to testing

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of construction experience preferred (electrical or civil a plus).
• Basic understanding of construction tools and equipment.
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation of traffic signal systems and roadway lighting.
• Perform wire pulling, cable placement, and basic terminations under supervision.
• Assist with trenching, excavation, and site preparation.
• Support installation of foundations, anchor bolts, and pole erection.
• Load, unload, and stage materials, tools, and equipment.
• Follow layout markings and construction drawings.

Skills

Construction experience

Basic construction tools

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Come Energize your Career with Arrow Electric!

We are growing and looking for talent to grow with us.

Since 1957, Arrow Electric has provided trustworthy, dependable, and cost-effective Electrical, Installations, and Services with the highest quality workmanship. We embrace expanding technologies and maintain a highly trained workforce to keep us at the forefront of our industry.

Arrow Electric highly values our Team Members, striving to put employees first and continually working for better ways to improve the Employee Experience. As a company, Arrow Electric is large enough to offer a truly diverse set of work environments ranging in size and scope but still provide individual career attention that focuses on your personal growth towards success.

When you join the Arrow Team, you are joining a company that lives and breathes its Core Values and one driven each day by our Core Purpose: “Empowering Our People To Power Our Partners and Communities.”

We will set goals and expectations. We will challenge you to achieve personal excellence.

That is the One Arrow Way to Career Success that comes with Arrow Opportunity!

Position Summary

The Technician supports the installation, maintenance, and repair of roadway electrical infrastructure including traffic signals, highway lighting, ITS systems, and underground conduit systems. This role works under the direction of a Foreman or Licensed Electrician and is responsible for executing field tasks safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) standards.

Technicians are hands-on contributors who play a key role in project execution while developing trade skills in both electrical and civil aspects of roadway infrastructure construction.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in installation of:
  • Traffic signal systems (signal heads, cabinets, poles, detection systems)
  • Roadway and highway lighting systems
  • Underground conduit systems (PVC, rigid conduit, duct banks)
  • Pull boxes, handholes, and electrical enclosures
• Perform wire pulling, cable placement, and basic terminations under supervision
• Assist with trenching, excavation, backfilling, and site preparation
• Support installation of foundations, anchor bolts, and pole erection
• Load, unload, and stage materials, tools, and equipment
• Follow layout markings, instructions, and construction drawings
• Assist with testing and troubleshooting of installed systems
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites
• Support traffic control setup and roadway work zone safety
• Participate in daily job briefings and safety meetings
• Follow direction from Foreman and Electricians to meet production goals

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1–3 years of construction experience preferred (electrical or civil a plus)
• Basic understanding of construction tools and equipment
• Willingness to learn roadway electrical systems and installation practices

Additional Requirements, Skills, Abilities

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow procedures
• Ability to learn new skills quickly

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance: 3 plans to choose from through United Health Care (Effective Date of Hire)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Employee Paid Policies Available: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Policies
• 401(k) with Company Matching: (Effective Date of Hire)
• Paid Holidays (Eligibility Starts Immediately)
• Paid Time Off (Eligibility Starts Immediately)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Performance Evaluations Program
• Arrow SWAG Store (Company-Logo Clothing and Merchandise)
• Power Tool Incentive Program
• Safety, Skills, and Leadership Development/Training
• Electrical License Continuing Education and Renewals Paid

One Team! One Arrow!