Street Light Electrician

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to all weather and traffic conditions
• Electrical hazards
• Noise
• Dust
• Pollen
• Open manholes and street excavations with cave-in potential
• Safety equipment includes vest, hard hat, face mask, gloves, apron, harness, safety shoes, goggles, and ear protection

Physical Factors

• Heavy physical effort required (standing, bending, stooping, squatting)
• Ability to lift and push items weighing up to eighty (80) pounds
• Operating equipment weighing up to five hundred (500) pounds

Distinction Characteristics

This is the senior level in the Street Lighting Technician job series and as such employees are expected to apply a greater technical knowledge in responding to trouble calls (unscheduled maintenance) and emergency situations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and performs regular maintenance on arterial and residential street lights
• Works with electrical systems in the installation and maintenance of City owned roadway lighting
• Troubleshoots and evaluates short circuits in underground street lighting systems and intelligent wireless street lighting control systems
• Determines electrical requirements for street light installation and maintenance
• Obtains estimates for materials and determines amounts needed to procure supplies and materials
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of street light material
• Responds to calls regarding malfunctioning or damaged lighting to perform necessary repairs or replacement activities in a timely manner
• Maintains and provides accurate and timely work records, forms, reports, and logs in various mediums and formats to track and record completion of assignments according to established processes and procedures
• Performs trouble shooting activities of the lighting system in the field to complete all necessary repairs and/or replacements based on the field test
• Repairs or replaces conduit and wiring during general maintenance to ensure continued functionality
• Performs general maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment as needed
• Performs activities related to street lights and other electrical control devices on a 24-hour emergency call status
• Works with traffic signal crews regarding installation and repairs as needed
• Performs underground locating activities
• Sets up traffic control work zones in City right of way in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints within the scope of delegated authority to maintain positive relations with residents
• Keeps accurate records of daily activities and materials used in the operation of street lighting systems through daily logbooks and work orders
• Inspects vehicles and tools for safety compliance and report deficiencies to crew leader

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of experience in an electrical trade operating, maintaining, and/or servicing electrical systems
• Journeyman Electrician license (JE-98) required
• Class B commercial driver's license and International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certification in Work Zone must be obtained within twelve (12) months of date of hire

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of: methods and practices for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of wiring, electrical devices, and related systems; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; traffic control and safety requirements; construction techniques pertaining to street lighting; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; National Electrical Code;
• Knowledge of: current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques;
• Knowledge of: current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Knowledge of: business and personal computers and related software applications;
• Knowledge of: City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

• Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines;
• Ability to: ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives;
• Ability to: read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions;
• Ability to: collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records;
• Ability to: maintain confidentiality of information and data;
• Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction;
• Ability to: prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports;
• Ability to: establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
• Ability to: safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles;
• Ability to: navigate across even and uneven surfaces;
• Ability to: timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats;
• Ability to: take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills

• Reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Effectively managing assignments;
• Responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority;
• Responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions;
• Effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities;
• Preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence;
• Researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats;
• Operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software;
• Preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner;
• Demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills;
• Performing highly effective support in assigned areas.