Traffic Signal Installer/Skilled Laborer

Curtis Contracting, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; 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, VA, is seeking a Traffic Signal Installer to install and maintain traffic signal systems at outdoor construction sites.

You will trench, lay conduit, foundations, pull cable, and erect mast poles and arms, including span intersections, while adhering to VDOT specs and safety standards to keep traffic flowing. This is an essential outdoor role with exposure to weather conditions and physical work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic signal equipment and related hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards.
• Experience with bucket trucks and other construction equipment.
• Must have basic mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install signal equipment including trenching, conduit, and foundations.
• Pull signal cable and install mast poles and arms.
• Span intersections for temporary and permanent installations.
• Operate bucket truck and maintain traffic flow on live intersections.
• Follow VDOT specs and safety procedures.

Skills

Traffic signal knowledge

Read plans

OSHA safety standards

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

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).

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. (CCI) is a Class “A” contractor prequalified with VDOT and has been in business since 1985. The company is organized into multiple divisions, including Civil, Heavy Highway, Road & Bridge Maintenance, and Federal.

Curtis Contracting, Inc. was founded on the principles of ethics, partnering, quality, integrity, safety, and environmental stewardship. These values continue to guide our leadership team and daily operations. We hope you will consider joining our team.

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