Roadway Lighting Technician

Position Summary

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of roadway and highway lighting systems. This includes working with high-voltage systems, streetlights, traffic poles, conduit systems, and related electrical components. The technician ensures safe and efficient operation in accordance with local, state, and federal codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair roadway and highway lighting systems, including streetlights, overhead lights, and control systems.
• Perform electrical terminations, connections, and wiring for lighting fixtures, poles, and control boxes.
• Troubleshoot lighting systems and perform diagnostics to identify faults or outages.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and construction plans.
• Operate equipment such as bucket trucks, augers, trenchers, and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Perform underground conduit installation and pole base setting.
• Replace bulbs, ballasts, fuses, contactors, and photocells as needed.
• Ensure work is compliant with NEC (National Electrical Code), DOT regulations, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate work records, service logs, and inspection reports.
• Conduct night inspections to identify non-functioning lights and perform repairs.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in regular safety meetings and training.
• Communicate effectively with foremen, project managers, and other team members.
• Have basic knowledge and skills to setup appropriate traffic control for safe work zones.

Requirements

• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a positive and cooperative attitude and excellent attendance.
• Must be able to get along with fellow workers, other tradesmen on the jobsite, inspectors, customers, and the public.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must properly use safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all types of hand tools.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in outdoor environments in all/extreme weather conditions.
• This position requires physical activity including extended periods of standing and walking, frequent sitting, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping and climbing.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or carry materials and/or supplies and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional lifting and/or carrying of materials and/or supplies weighing up to 100 lbs.

Benefits

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Benefit Conversion at Termination (COBRA)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (voluntary)
• Life Insurance
• Additional (voluntary) life insurance (for employee and family members)
• AFLAC (voluntary) supplemental insurance
• Legal Shield (voluntary) prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tool and Equipment Assistance
• Uniform and Uniform Maintenance
• Vacation Benefits
• Holidays
• Apprenticeship Programs

MB HAYNES Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employee