Traffic Signal Electrician

Insight Global; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities up to 2x base

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Traffic Signal Electrician in Detroit, MI to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic signal systems across county and state roadways. The role requires comfort with outdoor work, heights, and confined spaces, and a focus on reliable operation of traffic infrastructure.

CDL A and aerial lift credentials are anticipated, with on-call responsibilities. The position emphasizes strong electrical troubleshooting and the ability to diagnose issues, perform

Qualifications

• Must hold Michigan Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician license.
• Minimum 4+ years as an Electrician.
• Experience with traffic signals and related infrastructure.
• Comfortable outdoors, at heights, on ladders and around signal structures.
• Willing to enter pump houses and underground confined spaces.
• Strong troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance skills.
• Experience installing, maintaining and operating electrical equipment and control systems.
• Ability to read systems, evaluate performance and identify improvements.
• Experience with inspections, testing and quality checks.
• Willing to work significant overtime and be on-call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, repair, program and provide routine maintenance on electrical systems and signal equipment for bridges and structures.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds and aerial lifts; drive CDL equipment and maintain CDL A and N credentials.
• Measure, cut, bend and install poles and conduits; install control equipment and distribution apparatuses.
• Install switches, relays, circuits and breaker panels.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

High-altitude outdoor work

On-call/overtime readiness

Traffic signal maintenance

Education

Michigan Master Electrician License

Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

CDL Class A

Aerial lift certifications

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

OT:

Could be 20+ hours of overtime (need to have ability to be on call)

Opportunity to earn up to 2x base salary through overtime opportunities

Must Haves:

• Michigan Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician License
• 4+ years of experience as an Electrician
• Open to working on traffic signals and related infrastructure
• Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, on ladders, and around traffic signal structures
• Willing to enter pump houses and underground confined spaces
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills (Diagnose electrical/system issues, perform repairs, and preventative maintenance)
• Experience installing, maintaining, and operating electrical equipment such as wiring, control systems, signal equipment, and related infrastructure
• Ability to read systems, evaluate performance, and identify improvements
• Experience with equipment maintenance, inspections, testing, and quality checks
• Ability to work significant overtime and on-call for emergency repairs

Plusses:

• Confined Space Certification/Training
• Traffic signal or roadway electrical experience
• Experience with pump stations, utility infrastructure, or municipal electrical systems

Summary:

Insight Global is seeking a Traffic Signal Electrician in Detroit, MI. This individual will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signals and traffic signal control systems across county and state roadways. We are looking for someone with strong electrical troubleshooting skills who is comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces. This person will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of traffic infrastructure throughout the region while supporting the installation and maintenance of signal systems that keep communities moving safely and efficiently.

Main Responsibilities:

• Install, modify, repair, program and provide routine maintenance on electrical systems, fixtures, traffic signals, HVAC electrical, electrical motors and control equipment for Bridge and structures (Department specific).
• Test and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, lift trucks to maintain and repair electrical systems. Drive CDL equipment, maintain CDL with A and N credentials and aerial lift certifications (on-the-job training provided)
• Measure, cuts, bends, threads, assembles poles and installs electrical conduits.
• Install controls and distribution apparatuses such as switches, relays, circuits, and breaker panels.