Traffic Signal Technician

** Traffic Signal Technician*
* People Ready of Murfreesboro, TN is now hiring Traffic Signal Technicians! As a Traffic Signal Technician, you will control vehicle traffic by notifying drivers of the need for reduced speeds or restricted lane flow on roadways, parking lot or construction sites.

Apply today and you could start as soon as this week.

** As a People Ready associate you'll benefit from:*
* + Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area

+ Great benefit package options

+ Get matched to jobs quickly

+ Competitive pay and steady schedule

+ The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, Job Stack!

** Pay Rate:*
* _The pay rate for this job is $16 - $16 / hour
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** What you'll be doing as a*
* ** Traffic Signal Technician**  **:*
* + Have or obtain CDL within 60 days after hire.

+ Supervises a crew of technicians, electricians, operators, apprentices, and / or skilled laborers

+ Has strong expertise in all aspects of trade related materials, components, equipment, systems, methods of installations, safety procedures, safe work practices, basic calculations, blueprint and drawing interpretation, and trouble shooting

+ Operates any hand tools, power tools, and equipment necessary to perform all trade associated assignments

+ Can effectively communicate with peers, crew, project supervision, and other trades

+ Completes multi-task assignments involving all aspects of the trade via verbal and written instructions, field sketches, schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint reference

+ Identify all tools and materials needed for assignment

+ Perform assignment lay-outs and preparation for installation via verbal and written instructions, field sketches, schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint reference

+ Directs, monitors, and work alongside employees delegated to assist him/her to ensure a safe and timely completion of assignment

+ Instructs assisting employees in the correct operation of tools and equipment, safe work practices, electrical principles, and applicable NEC

+ Adds or modifies circuits, timers, and relays; rewires controllers as needed

+ Accurate completion of all assignment-related paperwork

+ Adjusts and repairs complex traffic control systems including computerized masters, controllers, detectors and related equipment; installs and adjusts controllers

+ Conducts field tests on solid state electronic and other traffic control equipment (controllers, master computers, detectors, auxiliary devices) by checking circuits, output and equipment operation using electronic test equipment and hand tools (volt-ohm meter, oscilloscope, signal generator, controller test board, etc.) to detect and isolate malfunctions in the equipment and/or to determine whether all functions adhere to equipment specifications.

+ Driving and operating a bucket truck and construction equipment as required

+ Reports the technical status of the system with accuracy and completeness

+ Performing emergency repairs to restore equipment to operational status as quickly as possible

+ Models professional behavior

+ Ensures adherence to company's handbook and safety policies

+ Other duties as assigned

** Available shifts:*
* Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

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* Job requirements:

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* + Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with People Ready

+ Current valid driver license

+ Attention to details

+ Strong code of ethics

+ Service oriented, good people skills

+ Must have and maintain an IMSA Level 2 or higher certification

+ Have or obtain CDL within 60 days after hire

+ Wearing personal tool belt at all times on the job. The waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 pounds with the tool pouch, tools and nail bags

+ Lifting 51 pounds, unassisted multiple times per day

+ Constantly moving about on the feet

+ Completing a full day's assignment involving one or more of the following: bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers

+ Operating two handed tools/equipment such as: cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools and jack hammers

+ Operating aerial lifts

+ Wearing all personal protective equipment at all times as required by the specific task: eye and face protection, steel toe leather work boots, hand protection, head protection, respirator, arc flash protection, etc

+ Climbing and working from all types of ladders: step ladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders, and all size extension ladders

+ Capable of carrying and relocating up to a 12' step ladder by one's self

+ Operating company vehicles with manual or automatic transmission

+ Working a 40-hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required

+ Personal weight including tool pouch, nail bags and tool belt must not exceed 300lbs: the weight of a class 1A ladder

+ Possession of good hearing, normal or corrected

+ Possession of good vision, normal or corrected

+ Positive identification of wiring colors

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