Traffic and Lighting Trainee/Technician

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Traffic Signal/Lighting Trainee, where you will gain hands-on experience in electrical work for traffic signals and roadway lighting. This role offers the chance to learn essential skills such as trenching, conduit placement, and tool operation while adhering to safety procedures. You'll work outdoors and be part of a team that values family-like treatment and professional growth. With a commitment to employee development, this established firm offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits, including a 401K plan and paid vacation. If you're eager to start a rewarding career in electrical construction, this opportunity is perfect 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; Class A CDL within 6 months of hire.
• 1+ years of experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians with daily tasks related to traffic signals.
• Learn to build traffic signals and roadway lighting.

Skills

Electrical Work

Trenching

Tool Operation

Safety Procedures

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 include 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. 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 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 being 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 with additional Voluntary Life Insurance
3. 401K with 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.