Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Technician (IBEW 111) - MYR Group

The Traffic Signal or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of ITS and traffic signal systems including traffic signal cabinets, loop detection systems, and traffic signal electronics.

This position will be covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is a union position. All candidates must be willing and able to sign on with the applicable union if hired.

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full service electrical provider. 

Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. Sturgeon Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods, and also offers pre-construction services, in-house pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Installation and preventive maintenance of ITS devices including CCTV, Dynamic Message Signs, Microwave Vehicle Detection, and weather monitoring systems
• Ability to read/interpret diagrams, schematics, blueprints, etc.
• Responds to corrective maintenance requests or alarms within an acceptable time frame
• Diagnoses and repairs hardware, software, and system issues
• Isolation of faults in units or components
• Construction experience preferred
• Additional responsibilities as directed by the Foreman/Construction Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required

• Basic understanding of network switches, fiber optic patch panels and cabling used for network devices

• AC / DC Electrical Experience and ability to troubleshoot circuits safely using Multimeters or other test equipment

• Familiar with Cat5/Cat6 and COAX cable terminations and testing

• Thorough knowledge of current desktop technologies and communications software including serial communications, and TCP/IP concept

• Electrical construction experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• This will be a union position.
• $24.75 - $39.83 per hour.  Wage depends on experience and certifications, and benefits are detailed within the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Healthcare for employees and immediate families will be paid by Sturgeon Electric 
• An additional 15% of the wage scale is paid directly into your retirement account  
• Five year vesting period on company-sponsored retirement account

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.