Traffic Signal Foreman

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Full Time Manual Labor Wilson, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Position: Traffic Signal Construction Foreman
Location: Wilson NC
Classification: Full-Time (Field)
Compensation:$30–$40 hr
Reports To: Superintendent / Construction

At Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, we are focused on the full range of Smart Infrastructure Services for the transportation industry. We design, construct, install, integrate, operate, monitor and maintain a wide variety of Transportation Infrastructure Assets/Technologies for our customers and our communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Discretionary Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and matching 401(k) plan.

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Role Summary

The Traffic Signal Construction Foreman is responsible for leading the field installation of signalized intersections and related transportation infrastructure. This role coordinates civil, electrical, low-voltage, and traffic safety work to achieve acceptance by DOT/municipal inspectors, prime contractor QC, and project engineers. The Foreman ensures the intersection can be safely energized, commissioned, and accepted for project turnover and billing.

Signal construction is a critical-path scope
; the Foreman must manage scheduling dependencies, lane closures, subcontractors, inspectors, and turn‑up coordination to support on‑time project completion.

Key Responsibilities

Field Installation & Construction

• Install mast arms, signal poles, ped heads, vehicle heads, cabinets, UPS/BBU, detection devices, handholes, conduit, pull rope, grounding, and associated equipment per plans/specs.
• Oversee trenching, boring, and underground work for conduit and detection systems.
• Verify civil work (foundations, pedestal bases, concrete pads) meets plan and structural requirements.
• Coordinate heavy lifts (cranes, bucket trucks, aerial lifts) with GC and subcontractors.
• Ensure equipment and materials are staged, protected, and compliant with project phasing.
• Conduct cabinet power‑up, energization check, and hardware bring‑up.
• Test and troubleshoot loops, radar, and/or video detection for correct actuation.
• Verify signal heads, pedestrian signals, and push buttons align with phasing sheets and plan sets.
• Make basic adjustments in controller to enable temporary and/or initial operational functionality while waiting for final timing/coordination from engineers.
• Support engineer/controller vendor during timing download, coordination setup, and burn‑in.
• Coordinate inspector acceptance for substantial completion and turnover.

Traffic Control & Safety (MOT)

• Read and execute MOT plans in accordance with MUTCD and project specifications.
• Coordinate lane closures with GC, MOT subcontractors, DOT, and local agencies.
• Manage night work, alternate work windows, and lane closure restrictions as required.
• Enforce safety rules for energized cabinets, bucket truck operation, fall protection, and live traffic environments.

Schedule & Subcontractor Coordination

• Interface with GC superintendent for sequencing, schedule updates, road closures, and inspection holds.
• Coordinate with bore crews, splicers, crane operators, concrete crews, striping crews, and utility locators.
• Adjust field sequencing as required to support critical path dependencies
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• Communicate schedule risks, utility conflicts, or plan discrepancies to project leadership.

Inspector & Customer Interface

• Coordinate field acceptance with:
  • DOT inspectors
  • City/municipal inspectors
  • GC/prime QC reps
  • Resident engineers
• Walk inspectors through as‑built conditions, device placement, and workmanship.
• Resolve field comments, punch list items, and discrepancies in a timely manner.

Documentation & Reporting

• Document production quantities, device installations, lane closure times, and construction notes.
• Submit daily reports for labor, equipment, MOT, and material usage.
• Support as‑built…