Street Lighting Electrician

About the role

Street Lighting Electrician positions install, test, repair, and replace conduits, ducts, transformers, electrical and electronic circuits, 5 KV volt series circuits, wires, high and low voltage cables, and communication cables; install and maintain varied electronic equipment such as building and street lighting systems, wiring systems, panel boards, programmable logic controllers, airport lighting, primary electrical systems, street lighting, underground electrical systems, light poles, variable frequency drives, and general flood lighting; assist in training and leading the work of apprentices and other assigned personnel; and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and replace conduits, ducts, transformers, electrical and electronic circuits, 5 KV volt series circuits, wires, high and low voltage cables, and communication cables
• Install and maintain varied electronic equipment including building and street lighting systems, wiring systems, panel boards, programmable logic controllers, airport lighting, primary electrical systems, street lighting, underground electrical systems, light poles, variable frequency drives, and general flood lighting
• Assist in training and leading the work of apprentices and other assigned personnel
• Operate aerial lifts, Fixed Hydraulic/Electric Cranes (under 15,000 lbs. lift capacity), and Fixed Extended Boom Cranes (over 15,000 lbs. lift capacity) as required
• Work overtime, weekends, stand-by, and/or holidays as required

Requirements

Experience

You must meet ONE of the following options:

• Successful completion of a state-accredited four- or five-year Electrician Apprenticeship Program
• Five years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electrician which MUST include one year of experience maintaining and replacing street lighting systems

Qualifying experience MUST include one of the following:

• Commercial wiring, installation, and repair of electrical conduit systems within the public right-of-way
• Industrial wiring, installation,