Master Electrician - Traffic & Illumination

Job Description
Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Operations – Cedar Hill, TX
Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions is seeking a

Master Electrician

to join our project team in Cedar Hill, TX and to be part of a team. We are responsible for Maintenance, Illumination, Traffic Signals and ITS upgrades across new and existing traffic infrastructure across the DFW and Houston markets.

Job Type

Full-time

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalence

International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal II Certification or higher

TxDOT approved Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification. May be required to get bucket truck operator certification.

Master Electrician License (State of Texas or Reciprocating State)

Proficiency with basic computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Must understand the importance of meeting budgets, schedules, etc.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Ability to move supplies and equipment of up to 75 lbs.

Willingness and ability to work at heights typically associated with installing, repairing, and maintaining traffic signals and streetlights.

Must pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical exam and drug test.

Knowledge of TxDOT Traffic Signal and Specs Standards; Basic knowledge of NEC standards

Description

Installs, configures, maintains, and fixes a wide variety of traffic signal equipment components and devices, such as traffic signal controllers, MMU's, conflict monitors, vehicle detectors (e.g., inductive loops, video, magnetometer, microwave detectors), detector cards, and racks, pedestrian crossing indicators, etc.

Performs repair, removal, and replacement of traffic signal controllers and other equipment.

Set up traffic control in high and low-speed environments.

Installs, maintains, and repairs cabinet wiring and intersection wiring.

Completes reports and performs communications per company policy and local practices.

Reports the technical status of the system with accuracy and completeness.

Troubleshoots and isolates faults in units or components.

Provides periodic on-call services.

Field tests units or components; tests devices to ensure they work correctly.

Maintains spare equipment and parts following established procedures.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional and personal growth with a dynamic team who is invested in your job satisfaction.

Competitive pay rates

Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affiantive Action Employer.

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