Traffic Signals & Street Lighting Technician I

State of Mississippi; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is hiring Specialized Trades Worker I in Harrison County, MS to perform electrical and mechanical work on traffic signals, street lights, and related devices for MDOT District 6.

Incumbents install, adjust, and repair traffic signal components and overhead flashers; they may work on drawbridges and other electrical hardware. Call-outs 24/7 for emergencies and aerial work with bucket trucks are required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience typically required.
• Experience with electrical/mechanical systems for traffic signals.
• Ability to work in all weather and lift heavy components.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain traffic signals and related devices for MDOT District 6.
• Assemble, install, adjust, and repair traffic signal components and overhead flashers.
• Maintain street lighting and mechanical/electrical components of drawbridges.
• Respond to emergencies 24/7 and perform aerial work with bucket trucks.

Skills

Traffic signal installation

Electrical & mechanical work

Bucket trucks operation

Team collaboration

Tools

Bucket trucks

Job description

State of Mississippi is hiring Specialized Trades Worker I in Harrison County, MS to perform electrical and mechanical work on traffic signals, street lights, and related devices for MDOT District 6.

Incumbents install, adjust, and repair traffic signal components and overhead flashers; they may work on drawbridges and other electrical hardware. Call-outs 24/7 for emergencies and aerial work with bucket trucks are required.