Traffic and Lighting Trainee/Technician

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Traffic Signal/Lighting Trainee to join their dedicated team. In this role, you'll assist in the electrical work necessary for constructing traffic signals and roadway lighting, gaining hands-on experience while learning essential skills. You'll be operating tools and equipment while adhering to safety protocols in various outdoor settings. This company values its employees, offering a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. If you're eager to learn and grow in the electrical construction field, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid Vacation

Uniforms and PPE Provided

Qualifications

• CDL permit recommended; must obtain Class A CDL within 6 months.
• 1+ years experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and foreman with daily tasks.
• Learn to build traffic signals and roadway lighting.
• Operate tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Electrical Work

Safety Procedures

Trenching

Conduit Placement

Tool Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

For over seven decades, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating, and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

As a Traffic Signal/Lighting Trainee, you will be required to perform all types of electrical work for building traffic signals and roadway lighting. As part of the day-to-day responsibilities, you will be completing the following:

1. Assisting technicians and foreman with daily tasks.
2. Learning basic tasks to build traffic signals and roadway lighting.
3. Potential tasks to be performed are as follows: trenching and placing conduit, building electrical services, concrete foundations for signal poles and lighting poles, installing wire, and making connections.
4. Operating tools and equipment according to company and OSHA safety procedures.
5. Being versatile to work in outdoor settings and roadways.

Qualifications

1. CDL permit level or higher recommended, but not required upon hire. Must be able to acquire a Class A CDL within 6 months of hire.
2. 1+ years of experience recommended but not required.
3. Valid driver's license.
4. Own your own hand tools.
5. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers' confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work, and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people to be treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

1. Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
2. Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance.
3. 401K w/ company match.
4. Employee Stock Ownership Program.
5. State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program.
6. Paid Vacation.
7. Uniforms and PPE provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.