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Electrician Roadway Foreman – Norfolk, VA

Full-Time | Field Department

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician / Roadway Foreman to lead a small field crew performing highway and roadway lighting repairs, electrical service work, underground wiring repairs, troubleshooting, and lighting system maintenance throughout Norfolk, VA.

This is a hands-on leadership role. Most of the work will involve repairing and maintaining roadway lighting systems, electrical services, underground feeds, lighting circuits, poles, fixtures, and related infrastructure. The right person can work independently, lead a one- to two-person crew, stay organized in the field, and make sure the work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.

• Lead day-to-day field operations for roadway lighting repair and maintenance work


• Supervise and train a one- to two-person crew


• Troubleshoot and repair highway and roadway lighting systems


• Work on electrical services, underground wiring, lighting circuits, and control systems


• Troubleshoot 3-phase lighting circuits


• Locate underground electrical faults


• Set light poles and repair pole-mounted lighting equipment


• Install, repair, and maintain lighting fixtures, wiring, conduit, and related components


• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maps, manuals, specifications, and work orders


• Use testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, and two-handed tools safely and effectively


• Operate or work from bucket trucks, lifts, trenchers, backhoes, lift trucks, and related equipment when needed


• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and job status


• Follow NEC standards, work zone safety requirements, and all company safety procedures


• Coordinate with managers, inspectors, customers, and other field personnel as needed

• Journeyman Electrical License required


• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training


• Minimum 4 years of electrical experience


• Roadway lighting experience preferred


• Ability to work independently and take ownership of field assignments


• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Bucket truck experience preferred — will train if needed


• OSHA 10 preferred


• Intermediate Work Zone certification preferred — will train


• MOT / TTCM certification preferred — will train


• Class B CDL preferred - will train


• Experience with commercial, industrial, roadway, or outdoor lighting systems


• Experience with underground electrical troubleshooting and repairs #ZR

• Ability to identify conductor colors


• Strong troubleshooting skills for lighting and electrical systems


• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, electrical drawings, maps, and written instructions


• Competent with power tools, hand tools, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jackhammers, and testing equipment


• Ability to safely dig trenches using hand tools or power equipment


• Knowledge of low-voltage and high-voltage electrical safety practices


• Ability to operate company trucks with automatic transmissions


• Ability to work safely around traffic, roadways, construction sites, and energized equipment


• Knowledge of NEC standards and safe work procedures

• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind


• Standard schedule is 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week


• Overtime may be required


• Occasional night work may be required


• Must be comfortable working along highways, roadways, and active work zones

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead


• Ability to lift up to 51 pounds


• Ability to climb ladders and work from aerial lifts or bucket trucks


• Ability to perform overhead work for full-day assignments


• Good vision, normal or corrected

• Medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision care plan


• Prescription drug coverage


• Employer-paid disability benefits


• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D


• Paid holidays


• PTO


• 401(k)

Lighting Maintenance Inc. is a reputable electrical and lighting contractor specializing in commercial, roadway, and outdoor lighting systems. Our work keeps roads, parking lots, public spaces, and commercial properties safe, visible, and operating properly.

LMI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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