About the role
Position Summary
The Technician supports the installation, maintenance, and repair of roadway electrical infrastructure including traffic signals, highway lighting, ITS systems, and underground conduit systems. This role works under the direction of a Foreman or Licensed Electrician and is responsible for executing field tasks safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) standards.
Technicians are hands-on contributors who play a key role in project execution while developing trade skills in both electrical and civil aspects of roadway infrastructure construction.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Assist in installation of:
Traffic signal systems (signal heads, cabinets, poles, detection systems)
Roadway and highway lighting systems
Underground conduit systems (PVC, rigid conduit, duct banks)
Pull boxes, handholes, and electrical enclosures
Perform wire pulling, cable placement, and basic terminations under supervision
Assist with trenching, excavation, backfilling, and site preparation
Support installation of foundations, anchor bolts, and pole erection
Load, unload, and stage materials, tools, and equipment
Follow layout markings, instructions, and construction drawings
Assist with testing and troubleshooting of installed systems
Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites
Support traffic control setup and roadway work zone safety
Participate in daily job briefings and safety meetings
Follow direction from Foreman and Electricians to meet production goals
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
High school diploma or GED preferred
1–3 years of construction experience preferred (electrical or civil a plus)
Basic understanding of construction tools and equipment
Willingness to learn roadway electrical systems and installation practices
Additional Requirements, Skills, Abilities
Strong work ethic and reliability
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Basic mechanical aptitude
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately
Good communication skills
Attention to detail
Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow procedures
Ability to learn new skills quickly
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Wages
Health Insurance: 3 plans to choose from through United Health Care (Effective Date of Hire)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability (Company Provided)
Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
Employee Paid Policies Available: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Policies
401(k) with Company Matching: (Effective Date of Hire)
Paid Holidays (Eligibility Starts Immediately)
Paid Time Off (Eligibility Starts Immediately)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Performance Evaluations Program
Arrow SWAG Store (Company-Logo Clothing and Merchandise)
Power Tool Incentive Program
Safety, Skills, and Leadership Development/Training
Electrical License Continuing Education and Renewals Paid
One Team! One Arrow!
Come Energize your Career with Arrow Electric!
We are growing and looking for talent to grow with us.
Since 1957, Arrow Electric has provided trustworthy, dependable, and cost-effective Electrical, Installations, and Services with the highest quality workmanship. We embrace expanding technologies and maintain a highly trained workforce to keep us at the forefront of our industry.
Arrow Electric highly values our Team Members, striving to put employees first and continually working for better ways to improve the Employee Experience. As a company, Arrow Electric is large enough to offer a truly diverse set of work environments ranging in size and scope but still provide individual career attention that focuses on your personal growth towards success.
When you join the Arrow Team, you are joining a company that lives and breathes its Core Values and one driven each day by our Core Purpose: “Empowering Our People To Power Our Partners and Communities.”
We will set goals and expectations. We will challenge you to achieve personal excellence.
That is the One Arrow Way to Career Success that comes with Arrow Opportunity!