Traffic Signal Installer/Skilled Laborer

Curtis Contracting, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401K Program

Profit Sharing

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Free Life Insurance

Job summary

Curtis Contracting, Inc. in Charlottesville, Virginia is seeking a Traffic Signal Installer responsible for the installation of traffic signal equipment, including trenching and conduit work, as well as erection of mast poles.

This role includes outdoor work in various weather conditions, requiring the ability to lift heavy items and operate specialized machinery safely. Benefits include health insurance, 401K, paid holidays, and more.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of installation of traffic signals conforming to VDOT specs.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to operate equipment while maintaining traffic flow.

Responsibilities

• Install signal equipment including trench, conduit, and foundations.
• Lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic signal equipment

Ability to read and understand plans

Understanding of OSHA rules and regulations

Safe operation of construction equipment

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Boom trucks

Hand held tools

Job description

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

The Traffic Signal Installer will be responsible for installation of signal equipment to include trench, conduit, various concrete foundations, pulling of signal cable and building and erection of mast poles and arms as well as span intersections (temporary and permanent installations).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed outdoors at construction sites, maintenance facilities, and outside environments with exposure to inclement weather. Moderate physical demands: strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds. This position may require repeated reaching, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing beside/unto/under a variety of equipment. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This position requires basic understanding of installation of traffic signals conforming to VDOT specs and standards, ability to operate bucket truck and working on live intersections while maintaining traffic flow.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

18 years of age or older; This position is considered an essential position which could require the individual to report to work during inclement weather conditions, with various work hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of traffic signal equipment and associated hardware, ability to read and understand plans, OSHA rules and regulations, and safety standards. Must have knowledge of safe and efficient operation/maintenance of small construction equipment, bucket trucks, digger derricks and boom trucks as well as miscellaneous hand held tools according to standard operating procedures.

BENEFITS:

• Health and dental insurance
• 401K Program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Free Life Insurance

Curtis Contracting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.