General Description:

Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of street lighting systems. The Street Light Technician will be expected to trouble shoot streetlights and run maintenance, change streetlight heads while working in buckets or off pole, replace overhead and underground light wire, and operate equipment including digger and bucket trucks, mini excavators, and trenching equipment. Applicants should be comfortable working multiple light circuits on busy roads and highways, climbing poles - or be willing to learn, pouring concrete, and handling and installing product into ditches per consumer specifications. This position includes hand digging to various depths due to congestion or in areas where equipment cannot access. This role involves upgrading existing street lighting to a smart lighting control system that uses wireless nodes to regulate luminaires based on time schedules, motion, daylight, and other sensors. The goal is to improve energy efficiency, visibility, and maintenance while integrating with city-wide asset management systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Ability to do the essential Duties Experience in street lighting systems and electrical utilities (600v lighting work ) Ability to understand and follow English instructions. Ability to read Safety Rules Overtime work required. Must be willing to travel. Have a valid Driver License. Demonstrate knowledge of; Job site Safety Systems, Safe Excavation and Digging Techniques Electrical Safety.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to lift 75 lbs. The ability to transfer 130 lbs. a distance of 12 feet with the help of another person. The ability to work outdoors in diverse environments. The ability to ascend and descend ladders and other elevating structures. Must be able to work from heights from an elevated aerial device.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Street Lighting (600V)

Utility:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Clean Driving Record (Required) CDL A (Preferred)

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

Line School Graduate or Street Lighting:

1 year (Required) Street Lighting (600v lighting work): 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location:

Multiple locations

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 50.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you live within a 60-mile radius of Wilmington, NC?

Experience:

Street Lighting (600V): 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person