Traffic Signal Installer

Wildcat Companies; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildcat Companies in Topeka, KS is seeking a Traffic Signal Installer/Laborer to maintain a clean, safe construction site while supporting the overall project. You will load and unload materials, pull wire, set traffic signal and lighting equipment, dig trenches, and operate site equipment.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift heavy materials, good communication, and willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays within the state. Apply to join our team.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Travel to and from job sites with occasional overnight stay (state within KS; transportation and hotel provided).
• Ability to kneel, bend, and lift heavy materials.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with lead and coworkers.
• Ability to listen to directions to perform work properly and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload job site materials.
• Pull wire (electrical cables, conduit, etc.).
• Set all traffic signal and lighting equipment.
• Build services/controllers.
• Dig trenches and backfill holes to prepare for the construction site.
• Operate equipment and heavy machinery as needed at site.
• Assist with excavation (shoveling rock where heavy equipment cannot reach).
• Set pull boxes.
• Pour foundations.
• Smooth and finish poured concrete.
• Ensure safety and incident reporting procedures are followed; raise issues to foreman, safety director or HR manager.
• Maintain and inspect equipment.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Driver's License

State travel

Heavy lifting

Communication skills

Listening to directions

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

A TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLER/LABORER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING A CLEAN, SAFE, AND EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION SITE WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING THE OVERALL PROJECT.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Load and unload job site materials.
• Pull wire (electrical cables, conduit, etc.).
• Set all traffic signal/ lighting equipment.
• Build services/ controllers.
• Dig trenches and backfill holes to prepare for the construction site.
• Operate equipment and heavy machinery as needed at site.
• Assist with excavation (shoveling rock out of areas heavy equipment cannot reach).
• Set pull boxes.
• Pour foundations.
• Smooth and finish poured concrete.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or HR manager.
• Maintain and inspect equipment.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Travel to and from job sites with occasional overnight stay (transportation and hotel are company provided; travel will stay within the state and will return home for the weekends).
• Ability to kneel, bend, and lift heavy materials.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills which enable a laborer to work closely with lead and co-workers.
• Listen to directions so that work is done properly, and safety is maintained.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Job sites that are hot in the summer and cold in the winter, hazardous, noisy, and dusty.
• Occasional work in warehouse.

OTHER DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES, AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT MAY BE ADDED, CHANGED, OR REMOVED BY IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

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