Roadway, Traffic Signals, And Lighting TraineePosition SummaryMinimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Arrow Electric Career Opportunities

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Louisville, KYLexington, KY Until 9/24/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 6, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026
Job description

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!

Position Summary

The Trainee is an entry-level role responsible for assisting with the installation, maintenance, and repair of roadway electrical infrastructure including traffic signals, highway lighting, and underground systems. This position focuses on developing foundational construction and electrical skills while working under direct supervision of experienced crew members.

The Trainee will gain hands-on experience in a field environment while learning safe work practices and becoming familiar with project standards and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) requirements.


ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Assist with installation of:
    • Traffic signal components (signal heads, poles, cabinets)
    • Roadway lighting systems (fixtures, poles, wiring)
    • Underground conduit systems and duct banks
    • Pull boxes, handholes, and foundations
  • Load, unload, and stage materials, tools, and equipment
  • Assist with digging, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation
  • Handle and organize materials safely and efficiently
  • Follow direction from Technicians, Electricians, and Foremen

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
  • No prior experience required; construction experience is a plus
  • Willingness to learn and develop trade skills

Additional Requirements, Skills, Abilities:

  • Strong work ethic and dependability
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Basic mechanical aptitude
  • Willingness to learn and accept direction
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety awareness and willingness to follow procedures


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!

About this role

Summary

Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of roadway electrical infrastructure under supervision.

Job title

Roadway, Traffic Signals, And Lighting Trainee

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Louisville, KY or Lexington, KY; on-site only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

dependabilityteamworkmechanical aptitudecommunicationattention to detailsafety procedures

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

traffic signalsroadway lightingunderground systemsconstruction
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Louisville, KY, USA

On-site City

Lexington, KY, USA

On-site City