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Utilities Service, LLC Traffic Signal Foreperson - ALS in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Traffic Signal Foreperson

This position leads crews working in the field of traffic signals and signs. Applicants with experience in standing poles, installing cable, signal heads, light fixtures, and controller cabinets are preferred. Successful candidates will be able to take a set of plans and complete a project from start to finish with minimal supervision.

Don't wait for opportunities to happen. Own your career! Join the ALS team and get started on a rewarding career with best-in-industry training, equipment and serious room for advancement.

American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) provides street lighting and traffic signalization construction, maintenance and emergency response services in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. Our major customers include state departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial retail land developments and commercial road contractors.

Job Type : Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay : Competitive/Hourly

Benefits:

  • Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

  • Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances

  • Vacation Time

  • Paid Holidays

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and train staff in installation, preventative maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic overhead systems.

  • Oversee installation of controller cabinets, set and pull span wire and electrical conductor cable, hang traffic signal, make wire connections.

  • Investigate traffic complaints related to public concerns and/or accidents.

  • Program, maintain, and repair flashing school zone sign controls, CCTV equipment.

  • Coordinate utility projects involving signalized intersections, traffic signal and electrical supply inventory with project manager and job superintendents.

  • Effectively prioritize and schedule work tasks and assignments to be completed within deadlines.

  • Determine costs and methods of needed materials and equipment.

  • Assist in on-site work duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Education & Experience

  • Prior experience installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signal and industrial electrical systems and equipment is preferred.

  • IMSA Certification preferred.

Pre-Screen

  • Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

  • Valid Driver's License required.

Travel Requirements:

  • Must be willing to travel and work away from home.

Physical Requirements:

  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs

  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, Lifting to 50 lbs.

  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking

  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing

About Us:

American Lighting and Signalization (ALS) specializes in roadway lighting and traffic signalization. We serve departments of transportation (DOTs), investor-owned and municipal utilities, commercial land developers and commercial road contractors. Headquartered in Florida, ALS operates in 14 states along the East Coast, Midwest and Texas.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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