Beacon Lite is one of the top providers of traffic control equipment and services. We are a fast-paced growing business with over 50 years of traffic control experience.

Locally we have locations in Ottawa, Gatineau, Kingston, and Sudbury with over 300 employees between our 4 locations. In addition, we have recently merged with the Universal Group, a Traffic Control leader throughout Western Canada thus enabling us to provide greater resources and support to our clients and employees

Beacon Lite is seeking candidates for its Electronics division. This position provides employees with an attractive compensation package, stable full-time work (with opportunities for overtime), and in-depth training so that you may grow into multiple different areas of traffic control. This is an excellent opportunity to jump-start your career in a growing industry!

The Position:

The Electronics Technicians’ main responsibility is to set up, repair, and provide maintenance of electronic systems and equipment such as message boards and arrow boards.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and program electronic systems, devices, and equipment (training will be provided)
  
• Monitors and reports on project progress and/or electronic challenges
• Discusses assembly procedures and problems with the Manager, Electronics, and draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units
• Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance
• Tests equipment and circuitry to conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate the performance and reliability of prototype or production model
• Be able to perform light maintenance - changing a flat tire, light etc (training will be provided)
  
• Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, repairs, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance
• Assembles and connects system components
• Analyzes and interprets test data

Qualifications:

• G Class Driver’s license
• Ability to drive (tow) with trailers of all sizes including tandem trailers
• Clean driver’s abstract
• Construction/road experience preferred
• Ability to comply with all company policies
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to use sound judgment
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Previous experience as an electronic technician or similar role
• Knowledge of laws and regulations of Book 7 (training can be provided)
• Hands-on experience with electronic testing and circuitry
• Familiarity working with various tools and equipment
• Excellent hand-eye coordination

About Us:

The Universal Group is a full-service company committed to providing outstanding service and competitive pricing in industries such as construction, industrial projects, property management, film, municipal work, event support and utilities. Our support services are tailored to specific needs creating best in class customer value. We are industry leaders in Traffic Control Personnel, Traffic Management Planning, Traffic supplies, Occupational Health and Safety Training, Landscaping, and Staffing services. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for job advancement and continued education.

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