Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Installation Technician

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Full Time Manual Labor Wilson, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $35.00 To $40.00 Hourly

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 documentation for project turnover and final billing.
• Report damage, utility conflicts, and near-misses for safety compliance.
• Lead and develop construction signal technicians and apprentices.
• Assign tasks and monitor quality, pacing, and safety adherence.
• Train crew members on signal installation, MOT, basic troubleshooting, and equipment use.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years experience in traffic signal or related civil/electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret signal plans, wiring diagrams, phase sheets, and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating with inspectors, engineers, and GC superintendents.
• Proficiency in crew leadership and field training.
• Ability to work safely around live traffic and energized cabinets.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for…