Traffic Signal Installer/Laborer

Wildcat Companies; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildcat Companies in Wichita, KS is seeking a Traffic Signal Installer/Laborer to maintain a clean, safe site and support the overall project. Duties include loading materials, wiring, setting signal equipment, digging trenches, operating heavy machinery, and finishing concrete, with safety reporting as needed.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to travel locally with occasional overnight stays, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Travel to and from job sites with occasional overnight stay; travel provided by company.
• Ability to kneel, bend, and lift heavy materials.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with lead and coworkers.
• Listen to directions to ensure safe, proper work.

Responsibilities

• 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 site.
• Operate equipment and heavy machinery at site as needed.
• Assist with excavation and shoveling rock.
• Set pull boxes and pour foundations.
• Finish poured concrete and ensure site safety.
• Report safety issues to foreman or HR.
• Maintain and inspect equipment; perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Travel to job sites within state

Lifting and bending ability

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to listen to directions

Education

High School or better

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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