Roadway Construction / Traffic Signal Installer

Venture Electric Company is seeking Traffic Signal Installers, Electrician Helpers, and/or General Construction Workers to assist with the installation of traffic signals, roadway/highway signing, roadway/highway lighting, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices. Venture Electric Company is based in the Central Virginia area (Richmond, VA).

The position will operate light to medium duty equipment (Bucket Trucks, Skid Steers, Mini-Excavators, Compressors, Digger/Derrick Cranes, Trenchers). Assist with flagging traffic, setting up work zones and traffic control. The Candidate should also be able to operate basic hand tools and power tools to complete assigned tasks. The Candidate shall follow both oral and written instructions and provide customer service to the public as well as other team members. Candidate will learn the steps and processes to build traffic signal systems from the ground work (installation of concrete foundations, trenches/conduit, and junction boxes) to the aerial installation of mast arms, traffic signal lights, and signage.

Successful candidates will have:

• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable DMV record required (a minimum of +2 Safe Driving Points).
• Ability to operate various types of light to medium construction equipment including but not limited to backhoe, end loaders, skid steer, excavator, forklift and other equipment as assigned.
• Ability to operate hand-held and power tools to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform tasks with moderate physical effort in the weather and all types of environments. Tasks typically involve some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 75 pounds).
• Be available for emergency calls and other on-call activities.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Pass all necessary background/pre-employment checks including Drug Test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Construction Experience.
• Ability to learn highway construction practices and procedures.
• Ability to review and interpret construction drawings.

Venture Electric offers competitive wages based on experience, weekly pay checks, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, medical and dental coverage, and 401k with company match.

Please call (804) 276-6422 for a job application and/or additional information.

Venture Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. It is the intent of Venture Electric Company employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person