Heavy Highway Construction Signal Technician

Heavy Highway Construction Signal Technician

This role is for Smart Road Technology, a sister division of CMES. A Heavy Highway Construction Signal Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic signals and related systems on highways and other roadways.

The job duties may include:

• Installation and Maintenance: The technician will install new traffic signals and maintain existing ones, including wiring, cabling, and other components. They must be able to troubleshoot and repair issues as they arise.
• Traffic Control: The technician will be responsible for setting up temporary traffic control devices and barricades, in compliance with state and federal regulations. They may also be responsible for directing traffic during construction or maintenance activities.
• Documentation: The technician must keep detailed records of all work performed, including maintenance, repairs, and installations. They must also document any accidents, incidents, or other issues that may arise.
• Safety: The technician must follow all safety guidelines and regulations when working on or near highways and roadways. This may include wearing personal protective equipment, following traffic control plans, and adhering to strict safety protocols.
• Communication: The technician must be able to communicate effectively with other construction workers, engineers, and project managers. They may also need to communicate with drivers and pedestrians in certain situations.
• Training: The technician may be responsible for training other construction workers on traffic control and safety procedures.

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate a bucket truck, a boom truck, concrete saw, lashing machine.
• Minimum 2-years' experience with construction or maintenance of traffic signals with the ability to wire traffic signals and have knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Familiarity with traffic control regulations and procedures. Knowledge of regulations, ordinances and policies pertaining to traffic control systems and Georgia Uniform Traffic Code
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to troubleshoot and perform repairs.
• Ability to operate general and specialized test equipment such as multimeter, loop analyzer, locator, controller tester, monitor tester, and other related equipment.
• Proficiently read plans and diagrams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations, and Training:

• Must possess and maintain valid Georgia driver's license. CDL – A is a plus.
• Electrical License is a plus.
• Must have minimum IMSA Traffic Signal Level I Certification
• Must Maintain a valid medical card if you have a CDL driver's license
• Bucket Truck/Aerial Lift and fall protection.
• Trencher, Excavation, and Utility Damage Prevention

Physical Requirement:

• RARE - Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Climbing stairs
• OCCASIONAL- Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, Lifting Up to 50 lbs. Color Vision
• FREQUENT – Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking
• CONTINUOUS- Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing

Benefits we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term Disability – Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Program

Compensation: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment.