Electrician

OT: Could be 20+ hours of overtime (need to have ability to be on call in a rotating schedule)
** Opportunity to earn up to 2x base salary through overtime opportunities**

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

• Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Must Haves:

• Michigan Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician License
• Experience as an Electrician in electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, over water or traffic, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work significant overtime and on call for emergency repairs

Summary:

Insight Global is seeking a Traffic Signal Electrician in Detroit, MI. This individual will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of traffic signals and traffic signal control systems across county and state roadways. We are looking for someone with strong electrical troubleshooting skills who is comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces. This person will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of traffic infrastructure throughout the region while supporting the installation and maintenance of signal systems that keep communities moving safely and efficiently.

Main Responsibilities:

• Install, modify, repair, program and provide routine maintenance on electrical systems, fixtures, traffic signals, HVAC electrical, electrical motors and control equipment for Bridge and structures (Department specific).
• Test and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, lift trucks to maintain and repair electrical systems. Drive CDL equipment, maintain CDL with A and N credentials and aerial lift certifications (on-the-job training provided)
• Measure, cuts, bends, threads, assembles poles and installs electrical conduits.
• Install controls and distribution apparatuses such as switches, relays, circuits, and breaker panels.

Other Duties:

• Make routine inspections of installed equipment and/or systems to detect hazards and needs for adjustment/replacement.
• Construct new and used controller cabinets. Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.
• Build new and used Traffic Signals, re-lamp, rewire, build bases, install handholes.
• Operation of a bucket truck, trencher, boom truck and auger truck to install and move traffic signal post, poles, spans, and equipment - Install underground conduits, hand holes, foundations and pulling in wire.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects. Use of hoists, hand lines, blocks and tackle to move, raise, lower poles.
• Use a laptop to upload and download signal timings into controllers.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Perform other related duties and projects as needed.
• This position supervises or leads part-time employees such as Seasonal Laborers and Traffic Signal Mechanics
• Electrical tools, power tools, cement tools, augers, specialty equipment such as bucket lifts and platforms all provided.
• Must adhere to electric code and safety regulations.