Versar Global Solutions is seeking a full-time Electrical Technician I in West Palm Beach, FL. The Highway Electrical Technician I will assist the Journeyman or Master Electrician in the installation and repair of electrical wiring, lighting, and equipment in a safe manner.

Your Impact

• Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site
• Measures, cuts, and bends wire and conduit
• Drills holes for wiring and pulls or pushes wiring through opening
• Traces out short circuits in wiring
• Follows Company and client Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Assists in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit and motors
• Performs minor repairs such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs and switches
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order
• Disassembles defective electrical equipment, replaces defective or worn parts and reassembles equipment
• Works from elevated locations, possibly as high as 60', sometimes near water in a bucket truck
• Performs hurricane season preparation and post-storm clean-up
• Performs Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
  • Temporary traffic control to support first responders and accident victims with lane closures/flagging
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and work site inspections
• Logs maintenance work-order information and checklists manually and electronically
• Loads and unloads equipment, supplies, tools, and material
• Uses all equipment safely
• Performs other duties as required

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-2 years of Residential or Commercial Experience
• Ability to work with 277/480 volts
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and obtain a medical certification
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 25 lbs. regularly
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively communicate with managers and coworkers in English
• Willingness to work multiple shifts and varying hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to work along local roadways, interstates, and/or highways with commuter traffic passing by at varying rates of speed
• Ability to adhere to on-call schedule and emergency call backs as necessary
• Obtain MOT certificate (coursework and certification paid for by LBS)
• Must be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date
• Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), and drug screen