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Streetlight Technician

We offer Paid on-the-job training. and a weekly pay schedule.  This is an outdoor position.  All tools, uniforms, and PPE provided - including hardhat, safety vests, safety glasses, work gloves, etc.

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining streetlights while managing assignments, company equipment, and vehicles while following company and industry Safety and Health protocols.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Retirement plan
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options
• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
• Long-term disability
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Various employee discount programs and resources

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Performs work from aerial devices to install and maintain streetlights and related equipment.
• Operate heavy and light construction equipment such as digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks, backhoes, air compressors, generators, and all hand tools associated with the scope of work.
• Maneuver construction equipment safety during all functions of work.
• Excavate ground areas for the setting of poles or foundations.
• Keep accurate logs of the job process and be an organized individual.
• Work closely with locating companies to identify underground hazards.
• Interpret construction plans, blueprints, and as-builts. Execute and work the plan accurately.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all persons involved in the construction process such as traffic control companies and utility partners.
• Keep open communication with all levels of management related to all job functions.
• Work safety near energized and hazardous equipment.
• Work with first responders for emergency jobs such as knockdowns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be proficient in the use of tools, such as voltmeter, power tools, and hand tools.
• Weather permitting, this is a 40-hour-per-week job. Overtime and weekend hours may be required.
• Knowledge of power delivery and an ability to identify power delivery components.
• Operate heavy equipment on and off the road safely.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• A valid DOT Medical Card is required.
• A valid Driver's license is required.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel might be necessary only during emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

About Us:

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.