Street Light Technician

Street Light Technician

The Street Light Technician must safely install, troubleshoot, repair, and remove various types of lighting systems and electrical connections. This position must have knowledge of electrical theory and must be able to identify and work in close proximity to overhead power lines. The Service Technician position is a lone-worker position which is dispatched work via a vehicle-mounted laptop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures set forth by company safety manual
• Operate an aerial lift (bucket truck) and climb wooden poles to perform installation and maintenance activities of various types of lighting
• Troubleshoot and identify electrical connections and lighting fixtures to determine the appropriate course of repair
• Work on energized secondary voltage circuits up to 480 volts. Must be able to test for voltage, make connections, and isolate conductors
• Work in close proximity to energized medium-voltage primary lines and equipment. Must know how to identify various voltage classes and devices
• Operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) as a representative of the company. Must maintain the company's vehicle in a clean and orderly state and keep the truck stocked for the various types of repairs required of this position
• Utilize a truck-based laptop to receive work orders, read and interpret maps, fill in relevant work order and customer information, and close work orders
• Operate transformer disconnect fuses with a hot stick
• Identify, differentiate and use various sizes and classifications of material, conductors, lights and connectors required to make secondary and lighting connections
• Conduct inspections of equipment, document and initiate repairs or testing needs in a timely manner
• Use all hot line tools and personal protective equipment in accordance with safety procedures
• Organize equipment, tools, material, paperwork, and safety equipment, as necessary to accomplish task

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to outdoor elements.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position must have the ability to lift heavy objects weighing at times up to 50 pounds and carry that weight a minimum of 20 feet on a regular, recurring basis. Must have the ability to walk over uneven, steep, or difficult terrain for distances of up to one mile on a regular, recurring basis and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must be able to carry 25 pounds of gear while working from a ladder or aerial lift with a weight limit of 350 pounds. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to climb up to and onto elevated equipment, such as wooden poles, and stand for long periods of time. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina. Must have the ability to hear long distances, see long distances and differentiate between colors, and have depth perception.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. MUST be willing to work weekends and extended hours depending on the volume of work. Travel The position primarily works a defined geographic area. This area may be large and require extensive travel throughout the day and long hours to cover this area. Overnight travel is infrequent but may be required as dictated by customer demand and/or response to power outages related to various natural disasters.

Key Qualifications:

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with acceptable driving record
• Must be able to read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, spec books, system maps and diagrams
• Must be able to deal with emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and time constraints
• Must be able to understand and use the English language, both oral and written, to communicate information, instructions, and ideas to other personnel.
• Must be able to properly fill out documents and lead Job Hazard Analysis pre-job and post job meetings
• Must be able to utilize a computer to accept work orders, close work orders, view maps, and send/receive emails
• Must possess time management skills in order to arrive at work order locations before or on time for scheduled appointments
• Must be dependable, trustworthy and self-driven
• Possess own basic hand tools and climbing tools

Key Nice-To-Haves:

• Completion of an apprentice lineman program or lineman technical training
• Experience performing electrical work
• Experience working on or around medium voltage primary electrical lines

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact HRSC @unitedutility.com Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.