Full-Time

Wiring Technician

MoboTrex

MoboTrex

51-200 employees

Provides traffic management solutions for intersections

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Wauconda, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, is required.
  • Demonstrated electrical knowledge and experience wiring electrical components or control equipment are required.
  • The ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings is required.
  • The ability to use hand tools, small power tools, measuring devices, and basic electrical test equipment safely is required.
  • The ability to work the established production schedule is required; current shop hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., subject to business needs.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.
  • The employee must be able to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands and tools in a manufacturing environment.
  • The employee must be able to lift and move materials associated with the role.
Responsibilities
  • Assemble, wire, and terminate industrial control panels and related electrical components, including circuit breakers, control relays, lighting contactors, selector switches, pilot lights, transformers, ground-fault circuit interrupters, and terminal blocks.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, assembly drawings, and work instructions.
  • Route, cut, strip, label, tag, and terminate wires and cables neatly and accurately.
  • Drill, tap, punch, cut, and prepare stainless-steel and aluminum enclosures or panels for component installation.
  • Perform in-process inspections and basic electrical testing, including continuity, voltage, and amperage checks, as trained and authorized.
  • Troubleshoot basic wiring and component issues by tracing circuits, checking breakers and fuses, and evaluating switches, relays, and connections.
  • Verify completed work against drawings, specifications, quality standards, and production documentation.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
  • Follow applicable safety procedures and support compliance with Underwriters Laboratories, the National Electrical Code, customer, and internal quality requirements.
  • Communicate material shortages, drawing discrepancies, quality concerns, and production barriers promptly.
  • Support cross-training and perform other production duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous control-panel, switchgear, or panelboard wiring experience is preferred.
  • Formal electrical or technical training is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Underwriters Laboratories, the National Electrical Code, and/or Canadian Standards Association requirements is preferred.

MoboTrex delivers traffic and mobility solutions for cities and communities. It provides the hardware and expertise to manage intersections, including traffic signals, intersection control cabinets, monitoring systems, and pedestrian crossings, with the Eagle flagship product line as part of its offerings. Its products work by coordinating signals, monitoring traffic in real time, and controlling crosswalks and other street infrastructure to keep people moving safely. Compared with others, MoboTrex combines national experience solving traffic problems with hands-on traffic control know-how and a broad suite of hardware and systems designed to fit different environments, not just one type of solution. The company aims to keep people safe, move traffic smoothly, and protect the environment by delivering traffic control expertise and a range of products that improve how roads and intersections function.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Davenport, Iowa

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • MoboTrex announced BABA-compliant signals in 2025, boosting federal infrastructure eligibility.
  • Recent 2026 hiring for engineers, buyer, and sales roles signals active growth.
  • Its 2024 Warren Equity acquisition funds expansion under a specialized infrastructure investor.

What critics are saying

  • Warren Equity bought MoboTrex in June 2024, bringing PE pressure for exits.
  • A broad hiring slate in August 2026 suggests uneven execution across Pflugerville and Davenport.
  • Traffic-equipment demand depends on government procurement cycles, delaying orders into 2027.

What makes MoboTrex unique

  • Eagle Traffic Control Systems has made American-made traffic products since 1931.
  • MoboTrex serves DOTs, integrators, distributors, and customers across 23 states plus Canada.
  • Its lineup spans NEMA and CALTRANS cabinets, signals, backplates, and battery backups.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Jul 9th, 2024
RT Advisors Facilitates Strategic Acquisition of Traffic Solutions Leader MoboTrex to Warren Equity Partners

RT Advisors facilitates strategic acquisition of traffic solutions leader MoboTrex to Warren Equity Partners.

MoboTrex
Feb 14th, 2023
Tuesday Traffic Talk – February 14, 2023

One of the many highlights in 2022 for MoboTrex was moving the manufacturing facility from Austin, TX to nearby Pflugerville, TX.

Business Facilities
Apr 27th, 2022
MoboTrex, Inc. expands facilities to Pflugerville, Texas, United States

Traffic control systems company MoboTrex will invest $13 million to relocate its regional headquarters to Pflugerville, TX.

Community Impact Newspaper
Apr 27th, 2022
MoboTrex, Inc. closes offices in Austin, Texas, United States

(Carson Ganong/Community Impact Newspaper) Iowa-based traffic control systems manufacturer MoboTrex, Inc. will move its regional headquarters from Austin to Pflugerville's One Thirty Business Park, located near the intersection of East Pecan Street and SH 130.

MoboTrex
Apr 19th, 2022
MoboTrex, Inc. launches guide for programing EDI smart monitors for an intersection using the EDI setup wizard

The MoboTrex Service Team has created a guide for programing EDI smart monitors for an intersection using the EDI setup wizard.