What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Lighting Technician position at City of Overland Park?
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Street Lighting Technician(Job Id 1490)
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Public Works Employment Type:
Employee
Post Date: 04/22/2026 Salary: Negotiable USD
Description
The City of Overland Park has a full-time Street Lighting Technician
position available in the Public Works Department.
Summary
Performs field and shop maintenance on City owned street lights and
related equipment. Performs maintenance activities to include;
troubleshooting failures, replacing parts, repairing components and/or
replacing light systems. Utilizes various specialized vehicles,
equipment, and
tools. Assists in the maintenance of electronic traffic signals.
Participates in emergency operations, including snow removal, as
required.
Duties And Responsibilities
Maintains City owned street lights by performing routine maintenance and
repair work. Diagnoses system failures using electrical testing
equipment.
Performs minor maintenance and repair on signalized intersections
(no-controller problems; assists with construction of new signals and
modification of existing installations. Upgrades indications (LED) and
control buttons (ADA) to comply with new Federal standards.
Reviews proposed plans for new street lighting from Public Works and
Planning/Development within an assigned District. Makes suggestions on
improved equipment and installation methods. Checks for omissions,
improper lay out and inferior equipment.
Assists street lighting inspector on inspection of installation of new
street lighting installations. Visually inspect installation of cable,
junction
boxes, pipe and connections, poles. J-boxes, control centers, and wiring
connections.
Utilizes computers to enter and extract data from work management
systems.
Responds in support of citywide emergencies such as flood, storm, major
traffic accidents, and snow removal operations. Operates a plow truck
during snow operations, as assigned.
Coordinates pole-knock-downs and cable cuts with team members to assure
safe and expedient repairs within an assigned district. Performs
routine maintenance and repair of poles, arms, heads, control cabinets,
and electrical leads within an assigned district. Operates 55\' bucket
truck
to repair 40\' street lights. Troubleshoots and repairs underground
wiring problems. Locates suspected wiring failures using electronic scan
tools,
excavates and makes needed repairs.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially
during
regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates,
supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization
with
whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and
work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled
work breaks, where applicable.
Requirements
EDUCATION &SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:
High school education with additional, formal courses in basic
electrical wiring, electronics, operation and repair of electrical
systems or a
combination of formal education and experience.
Associate\'s degree in Electricity/Electronics preferred.
Possession of an appropriate, valid drivers license. Must have and
maintain a Class A commercial driver\'s license with air brake and
tanker
endorsements within 12 months of hire. Must maintain an insurable
driving record.
Must have the following certifications within 12 months of employment
With The City
\- Certification in bucket truck and digger derrick operation.
\- International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs and Markings
I.
\- IMSA Roadway Lighting.
Experience
Two years experience in electrical repair of street lights or an
equivalent level of experience.
Skills
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Attention to details.
Basic math skills.
Computer software skills in applications such as GBA and Light Finder.
Working knowledge of public section administration.
Time management skills.
Manual dexterity.
Reading skills.
Good listening skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Mental Requirements
Ability to read and comprehend city codes and standards.
Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.
Ability to carry out assignments through written and oral instructions.
Ability to assess situations
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13638196
Street Lighting Technician(Job Id 1490)
Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Public Works Employment Type:
Employee
Post Date: 04/22/2026 Salary: Negotiable USD
Description
The City of Overland Park has a full-time Street Lighting Technician
position available in the Public Works Department.
Summary
Performs field and shop maintenance on City owned street lights and
related equipment. Performs maintenance activities to include;
troubleshooting failures, replacing parts, repairing components and/or
replacing light systems. Utilizes various specialized vehicles,
equipment, and
tools. Assists in the maintenance of electronic traffic signals.
Participates in emergency operations, including snow removal, as
required.
Duties And Responsibilities
Maintains City owned street lights by performing routine maintenance and
repair work. Diagnoses system failures using electrical testing
equipment.
Performs minor maintenance and repair on signalized intersections
(no-controller problems; assists with construction of new signals and
modification of existing installations. Upgrades indications (LED) and
control buttons (ADA) to comply with new Federal standards.
Reviews proposed plans for new street lighting from Public Works and
Planning/Development within an assigned District. Makes suggestions on
improved equipment and installation methods. Checks for omissions,
improper lay out and inferior equipment.
Assists street lighting inspector on inspection of installation of new
street lighting installations. Visually inspect installation of cable,
junction
boxes, pipe and connections, poles. J-boxes, control centers, and wiring
connections.
Utilizes computers to enter and extract data from work management
systems.
Responds in support of citywide emergencies such as flood, storm, major
traffic accidents, and snow removal operations. Operates a plow truck
during snow operations, as assigned.
Coordinates pole-knock-downs and cable cuts with team members to assure
safe and expedient repairs within an assigned district. Performs
routine maintenance and repair of poles, arms, heads, control cabinets,
and electrical leads within an assigned district. Operates 55\' bucket
truck
to repair 40\' street lights. Troubleshoots and repairs underground
wiring problems. Locates suspected wiring failures using electronic scan
tools,
excavates and makes needed repairs.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all
assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially
during
regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates,
supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization
with
whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of
performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and
work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled
work breaks, where applicable.
Requirements
EDUCATION &SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:
High school education with additional, formal courses in basic
electrical wiring, electronics, operation and repair of electrical
systems or a
combination of formal education and experience.
Associate\'s degree in Electricity/Electronics preferred.
Possession of an appropriate, valid drivers license. Must have and
maintain a Class A commercial driver\'s license with air brake and
tanker
endorsements within 12 months of hire. Must maintain an insurable
driving record.
Must have the following certifications within 12 months of employment
With The City
\- Certification in bucket truck and digger derrick operation.
\- International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs and Markings
I.
\- IMSA Roadway Lighting.
Experience
Two years experience in electrical repair of street lights or an
equivalent level of experience.
Skills
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Attention to details.
Basic math skills.
Computer software skills in applications such as GBA and Light Finder.
Working knowledge of public section administration.
Time management skills.
Manual dexterity.
Reading skills.
Good listening skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Mental Requirements
Ability to read and comprehend city codes and standards.
Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.
Ability to carry out assignments through written and oral instructions.
Ability to assess situations