Lighting & Traffic Signal Foreman
Posted: 03/09/2026
Job Number: 22301
Job Description
Summary
The Highway Lighting & Traffic Signal Foreman leads field crews on highway construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project plans and specifications. This role oversees daily operations, coordinates crews and equipment, and supports project managers and superintendents in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
The Highway Lighting & Traffic Signal Foreman leads field crews on highway construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project plans and specifications. This role oversees daily operations, coordinates crews and equipment, and supports project managers and superintendents in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily work activities of construction crews.
- Operate heavy equipment such as drill rigs, backhoes, ditch witch, rock saws, bucket trucks, and other machinery.
- Read and interpret construction plans and layouts to guide project execution.
- Measure and mark construction areas to ensure accurate placement of structures and utilities.
- Load, unload, and transport construction materials, tools, and equipment.
- Assist with installation of traffic control devices, scaffolding, barricades, and temporary structures.
- Coordinate materials, equipment, and labor needed to complete job tasks.
- Monitor job site safety and ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
- Inspect work progress and job sites to ensure specifications and quality standards are met.
- Record and report production, equipment usage, and crew activity.
- Assist crew members with construction activities as needed.
- Minimum 3 years of highway or heavy civil construction experience.
- At least 1 year of supervisory or foreman experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Valid Texas driver’s license required.
- Previous highway lighting or traffic signal construction experience.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
- Work performed primarily outdoors in highway and construction environments.
- Frequent operation of heavy equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally exert force up to 100 lbs.
- Standing, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
- Regular exposure to weather conditions, dust, noise, and construction hazards.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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