Traffic Technician / Electrician (Shift)
At SWARCO, we shape the future of transport. As part of the global SWARCO Group, we develop cutting-edge technologies for intelligent, sustainable, and efficient mobility ecosystems worldwide. From advanced traffic management to intelligent transport systems, our work reduces congestion, enhances safety, and minimises environmental impact. Join our collaborative team, innovating for smarter, greener cities globally.
What you will do
We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Traffic Technician / Electrician to join our Dublin field operations team.
This is a hands-on, shift-based role working within a fast-paced operational environment, supporting the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) infrastructure across the road network.
You will play a key role in maintaining safety-critical roadside and motorway technology, responding to faults and reactive call outs, carrying out planned maintenance activities, and supporting the successful delivery of new installations. The role requires a strong electrical background, excellent fault-finding ability, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Working as part of a close-knit operational team, you will help ensure vital transport infrastructure remains safe, operational, and compliant while maintaining high standards of workmanship, customer service, and safety.
Key responsibilities include:
- Installing and maintaining ITS equipment to a high standard
- Completing planned maintenance activities, inspections, and electrical testing
- Responding to fault reports and reactive call outs within contractual KPI timescales
- Diagnosing and resolving faults across roadside and ITS infrastructure
- Supporting the installation and commissioning of new project works
- Ensuring all fault records and maintenance data are accurately recorded within management systems
- Providing technical support and guidance to customers, trainees, and apprentices
- Liaising professionally with customers, managers, and operational teams
- Completing project paperwork, timesheets, and associated documentation accurately and on time
- Ensuring company vehicles, tools, equipment, and PPE are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition
- Following all company Quality, Health & Safety, Security and Environmental procedures at all times
- Supporting the development of apprentices and junior team members
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
- Work outdoors on live roadside and motorway infrastructure
- Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair activities
- Attend reactive call outs and emergency faults within agreed response times
- Work safely at heights and within live traffic environments
- Support installation and commissioning activities on new ITS infrastructure
- Ensure RAMS and safe working practices are followed at all times
- Work collaboratively with technicians, engineers, and operational teams
- Assist in achieving maintenance KPIs and operational targets
- Attend training courses and toolbox talks to support ongoing professional development
