Traffic Signal Installer/ ITS Technician

Chinchor Electric Inc; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinchor Electric Inc., a leading electrical contractor, seeks experienced Traffic Signal Installers and ITS Technicians. This full-time position offers competitive pay with opportunities for advancement and includes a benefits package covering medical, vision, and retirement. Join a family-owned company that values education and career growth.

Benefits

Medical (100% Employer-Paid Plan Options)

Vision

Life Insurance

401K + Match

Christmas Bonus

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Paid apprenticeship and training opportunities

Paid certifications

20% Night Shift Pay Differential

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of signalization and/or ITS experience required.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Roadway Signing and FDOT project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electronic traffic control devices.
• Inspect electrical systems for code compliance.
• Assemble and repair electrical and mechanical components.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)

Blueprint reading

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is family owned and operated and has been in business for over 30 years. We are celebrating being one of the Nation’s Top Workplaces after receiving the honor of being granted the Orlando Sentinel’s 2024 Top Workplaces award! We are a Commercial and Industrial Electrical contractor, performing Heavy Industrial Electrical, Highway Lighting, Traffic Signalization projects, and much more. We work with both corporate clients and government entities and maintain yearly contracts with Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Volusia counties, as well as the Florida Department of Transportation. We are proud to share that we are soon opening a second location in St. Augustine, Florida to serve Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. We have opportunities for advancement in both career and education.

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is seeking highly motivated and hardworking experienced Traffic Signal Installers and ITS Technicians. We are currently hiring in the Central Florida area, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and Pinellas County. Join our team, apply today!

Educational Opportunities and Benefits:

• Medical (100% Employer-Paid Plan Options)
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K + Match
• Christmas Bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid apprenticeship and training opportunities through the 4-year Florida Electrical Apprenticeship & Training (FEAT) and Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) apprenticeship programs.
• Paid certifications including: CDL-A, Crane Certification (rigging, signaling, operating), IMSA, Maintenance of Traffic, Traffic Signal Technician Levels I, II, and III
• 20% Night Shift Pay Differential

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay: $24 - $30 Hourly, Based on Experience

Travel & night work may be required. MUST be able to work out of town and nights, on occasion.

Traffic Signal Installer/ITS Technician Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of electronic traffic control devices.
• Assemble, install, service, test, repair, and adjust electrical and mechanical components of traffic signals and related equipment including traffic signal poles, overhead traffic signals, overhead signs, pedestrian features, and other related signal components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to ensure code compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to thoroughly follow instructions.
• Ability to understand and anticipate the needs of team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Proficient in Blueprint reading.
• 1-2 years of signalization and/or ITS experience *Required*
• Class A CDL *Preferred*
• Roadway Signing experience *Preferred*
• FDOT project experience *Preferred*

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform multiple tasks and can handle the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to, digging using a shovel, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 50lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, sexual stereotyping, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Drug Free Workplace

To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees and others, to protect Chinchor Electric, Inc. property, and to ensure efficient operations, Chinchor Electric, Inc. has adopted a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. This policy applies to all employees and other individuals who perform work for Chinchor Electric, Inc.