Traffic Signal Technician

Maldonado-Burkett , LLP; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health / Dental / Vision with employer contribution

Employer-matched 401(k)

Health Savings Account

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO accrual

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Maldonado-Burkett, LLP in Corpus Christi, Texas, is hiring a Traffic Signal Technician. This full-time position requires assisting with various construction projects while ensuring a safe worksite. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and basic electrical knowledge.

The role offers competitive pay ranging from $17 - $21 per hour, with benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial and highway construction.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Basic electrical knowledge or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist a construction crew on various projects throughout Texas.
• Install required equipment and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Ensure the worksite is safe and all materials are available before starting.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

Reading wiring diagrams

Safety precautions knowledge

Job description

Company

Maldonado‑Burkett, LLP (M‑B) is a Texas‑based engineering firm founded in 2007 with pre‑certification from TxDOT. M‑B operates six offices across Texas and Georgia and offers opportunities for career development and growth.

Opportunity

Traffic Signal Technician – located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Full‑time, hourly, on‑site / in field

Salary

$17 – $21 per hour, paid weekly, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Health / Dental / Vision with employer contribution
• Employer‑matched 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO accrual
• Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Assist a construction crew on various projects within Texas
• Read utility locates, coordinate potholing, and ensure the worksite is safe
• Underground conduit, mounting devices, install poles, and drill caissons
• Ensure all materials and equipment needed are available before beginning work
• Install required equipment, wire devices, troubleshoot, and integrate equipment
• Assist workers engaged in construction activities using hand tools and equipment

Requirements

• Eligibility for coverage under the company’s commercial auto insurance policy (drivers 23 years or older with a valid TX driver’s license)
• 2+ years of commercial and highway construction industry experience, recent experience erecting highway signage/lighting and traffic signals/electrical work
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Readiness to work occasional to frequent overtime
• Basic electrical knowledge or willingness to learn; electrical certifications are a plus
• CDL license is a plus but not required
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, bucket truck, and boom truck
• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical and construction trade
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in electrical and construction work
• Ability to read and interpret typical wiring diagrams
• Ability to work from moderate heights and outdoors for extended periods, occasionally under adverse weather conditions
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials employed in the work
• Reliable transportation (public transportation not available at the site)

Conditions of Employment

• Eligibility for coverage under the company’s commercial auto insurance policy (drivers 23 years or older, valid TX driver’s license)
• Passenger Vehicles and motor‑driven equipment will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record Check; satisfactory driving records are required
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen; safety‑impact employees subject to additional testing during employment
• Criminal background check; unsatisfactory report makes applicant ineligible
• Provide documents establishing identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of hire date; see local Texas Workforce Commission office or http://www.twc.state.tx.us/

Equal Opportunity Statement

M‑B is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.