Master Electrician - Traffic & Illumination

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions, 1500 High Meadows Way, Cedar Hill, Texas, United States of America

Posted Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM

We’re not just placing cones— we’re rethinking the way traffic moves. Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and work zone safety. Through a network of trusted operating companies across the U.S., we deliver smart, responsive infrastructure solutions that protect lives and keep communities moving.

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions is a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network and a trusted partner in keeping Texas roadways safe, efficient, and reliable.

HITS specializes in advanced traffic control and intelligent transportation solutions throughout Texas, providing expert construction, installation, and maintenance services that support safe and efficient traffic flow. Our team delivers a full range of roadway and highway services, including:

• Installation and maintenance of traffic signals
• Street, highway, and commercial lighting systems
• Interstate and roadway signage installation
• Intelligent transportation solutions, including CCTV setup and repair
• Smart highway technologies that enable real‑time traffic monitoring and enhanced roadway safety

• A strong culture of safety, service, and integrity
• Opportunities for career growth through training and internal mobility
• The stability and support of a national network of companies
• Meaningful work that directly improves public safety and community infrastructure

Our work is fast-paced, hands‑on, and essential—and that’s exactly what makes it rewarding. Every role within HITS and the Helix Traffic Solutions network plays a part in protecting lives and keeping traffic moving safely. If you’re motivated, adaptable, and looking for a career with purpose, we’d be proud to have you on our team.

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions is seeking a Master Electrician to join our project team in Cedar Hill, TX and to be part of a team. We are responsible for maintenance, illumination, traffic signals and ITS upgrades across new and existing traffic infrastructure across the DFW and Houston markets.

Successful candidates will have spent at least three to five years in ITS solutions and infrastructure projects, preferably in Texas. The responsibilities include installing and upgrading illumination, ITS and traffic signals and ITS equipment and the supervision and managing of crews. In addition, the work can consist of related maintenance repair, and ongoing operation works. Successful candidates will be able to apply their excellent troubleshooting skills and work with a wide range of traffic signals and ITS equipment toward the success of the project and the client’s satisfaction.

• Full‑time

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal II Certification or higher
• TxDOT approved Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification. May be required to get bucket truck operator certification.
• Master Electrician License (State of Texas or Reciprocating State)
• Proficiency with basic computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Must understand the importance of meeting budgets, schedules, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to move supplies and equipment of up to 75 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to work at heights typically associated with installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signals and streetlights.
• Must pass a DOT physical exam and drug test.
• Knowledge of TxDOT Traffic Signal and Specs Standards;
  Basic knowledge of NEC standards

• Installs, configures, maintains, and fixes a wide variety of traffic signal equipment components and devices, such as traffic signal controllers, MMU's, conflict monitors, vehicle detectors (e.g., inductive loops, video, magnetometer, microwave detectors), detector cards, and racks,…