Traffic Signal Technician I/II

Gfoat; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a field technician to install, test, repair, and maintain traffic signals, school zone flashers, and related communications equipment. You will operate heavy equipment, climb and work from heights, and document all work orders and schedules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent with advanced electronic training and IMSA certification; a Texas Class A CDL is required within six months of hire. Weekend/evening shifts and after-hours rotation may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with advanced electronic training/IMSA certification.
• Must have basic safety practices and ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain control and communication equipment including traffic signals and school zone flashers.
• Operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, aerial lifts, and backhoes as part of signal installations.
• Maintain documentation on work orders, status reports, trouble calls and schedules.

Skills

Basic safety practices

English communication

Wiring knowledge

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced electronic training

IMSA certification

Tools

Dump trucks

Air compressors

Jackhammers

Trenchers

Backhoes

Bucket trucks

Pole trucks

Forklifts

Fiber optic knowledge

Copper wiring knowledge

Wireless communications knowledge

Electrical wiring

Job description

Duties include installing, testing, repairing and maintaining various control and communication equipment, such as traffic signals, school zone flashers, emergency vehicle safety flashers, traffic video detection and monitoring equipment, and communication networks; operating equipment in signal installation, e.g. dump trucks, air compressors, jackhammers, trenchers, backhoes, bucket and pole trucks, and forklifts; and maintaining documentation on work orders, status reports, trouble calls, work schedules and other related activity records. Duties will require lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, working at heights up to 50 feet and in a variety of weather conditions and differentiating between colored wires. Knowledge of basic safety practices and the ability to communicate in English at a level necessary for successful job performance is required; knowledge of fiber optic, copper wire and wireless communications systems, and electrical wiring is beneficial. Schedule will include weekends, evening and night hours, and participation in the after-hours on-call rotation.

PAY GRADE GG16 / FULL PAY RANGE $24.24 - $34.18 PER HOUR ($50,436 - $71,112 ANNUALLY) OR
PAY GRADE GG17 / FULL PAY RANGE $25.45 - $35.88 PER HOUR ($52,944 - $74,640 ANNUALLY)

A high school diploma or equivalent plus advanced electronic training and one year experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic and digital signal control devices required. To be hired at the higher pay range, must have a minimum of two years of experience and advanced electronic training / IMSA certification. Must currently possess or be able to obtain
a Texas Class A CDL within six months from date of hire. A résumé must be submitted with application.