Traffic Signal Installer/ ITS Technician

About Chinchor Electric:

Chinchor Electric Inc. is family owned and operated and has been in business for over 30 years. We are celebrating being one of the Nations Top Workplaces after receiving the honor of being granted the Orlando Sentinels 2024 Top Workplaces award! We are a Commercial and Industrial Electrical contractor performing Heavy Industrial Electrical Highway Lighting Traffic Signalization projects and much more. We work with both corporate clients and government entities and maintain yearly contracts with Orange Seminole Osceola and Volusia counties as well as the Florida Department of Transportation. We are proud to share that we are soon opening a second location in St. Augustine Florida to serve Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. We have opportunities for advancement in both career and education.

Chinchor Electric Inc. is seeking highly motivated and hardworking experienced Traffic Signal Installers and ITS Technicians. We are currently hiring in the Central Florida area St. Augustine Jacksonville and Pinellas County. Join our team apply today!

Educational Opportunities and Benefits:

• Medical (100% Employer-Paid Plan Options)

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• 401K Match

• Christmas Bonus

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Referral Program

• Advancement Opportunities

• Paid apprenticeship and training opportunities through the 4-year Florida Electrical Apprenticeship & Training (FEAT) and Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) apprenticeship programs.

• Paid certifications including: CDL-A Crane Certification (rigging signaling operating) IMSA Maintenance of Traffic Traffic Signal Technician Levels I II and III
• 20% Night Shift Pay Differential

Job Type: Full Time Hourly Non-Exempt

Pay: $24 Hourly Based on Experience

Travel & night work may be required. MUST be able to work out of town and nights on occasion.

Traffic Signal Installer/ITS Technician Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of electronic traffic control devices.

• Assemble install service test repair and adjust electrical and mechanical components of traffic signals and related equipment including traffic signal poles overhead traffic signals overhead signs pedestrian features and other related signal components.

• Inspect electrical systems equipment and components to ensure code compliance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to thoroughly follow instructions.

• Ability to understand and anticipate the needs of team members.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)

• Proficient in Blueprint reading.

• 1-2 years of signalization and/or ITS experience *Required*

• Class A CDL *Preferred*

• Roadway Signing experience *Preferred*

• FDOT project experience *Preferred*

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform multiple tasks and can handle the physical demands of the job including but not limited to digging using a shovel standing walking kneeling bending crouching pulling pushing climbing and lifting at least 50lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chinchor Electric Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race creed color religion alienage or national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability or handicap sex or gender marital status veteran or military status sexual orientation sexual stereotyping genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

Drug Free Workplace

To help ensure a safe healthy and productive work environment for our employees and others to protect Chinchor Electric Inc. property and to ensure efficient operations Chinchor Electric Inc. has adopted a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. This policy applies to all employees and other individuals who perform work for Chinchor Electric Inc.