Streetlight Technician - Rockville, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Overhead Streetlight Technician  

Department: Operations 

Reports To: Streetlight Foreman 

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt 

Work Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week. 

Position Purpose:  

The Overhead Streetlight Technician performs skilled electrical work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of energized Street Light work. Duties include but are not limited to troubleshooting, repairing, installing and removing overhead streetlight heads, bulbs, and photocells. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work 

• Comprehend and read land maps or work orders. 

• Replace overhead and underground light wire  

• Installing and removing light fixtures from poles 

• Be comfortable working multiple light circuits on busy roads and highways 

• Rewiring poles from the arm down to the base of pole 

• Pulling span wires, climbing ladders, stenciling poles, and replacing handhold covers 

• Must be comfortable with heights up to 50 feet in the air 

• Operate and work from a Bucket Truck 

• Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order. 

• Contribute to the development of and participate in the delivery of the Pre-Job Briefing 

• All other duties as assigned 

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Work Environment:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally 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. 

Competencies:  

• Self-Motivated 

• Team-Oriented 

• Customer Oriented 

• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies. 

Required Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Must be 18 years of age 

• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record 

• Valid DOT Medical Card 

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. 

• Consistently be able to climb in and out of bucket truck up to 25 times daily 

• Able to read and communicate effectively in English 

• Ability to travel and work for extended periods in various locations. 

  Benefits:  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and numerous voluntary benefits. 

Special Position Requirements:   

This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply. 

Reasonable Accommodations :  

River City Construction is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or email  View email address on ziprecruiter.com.  

Equal Opportunity Employer  

This employer requires notifying all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. 

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. This means without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities. * 

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