Streetlight Lighting Technician A- Wilmington, NC

Job Purpose:

The Lighting Technician A is an experienced lighting construction and maintenance professional responsible for safely performing, coordinating, and supporting medium to large-scale lighting construction and maintenance activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This role has no direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Perform construction, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities on lighting systems and associated equipment.

• Independently perform assigned work on medium to large lighting construction and maintenance projects.

• Apply appropriate procedures and technical knowledge to safely complete work in accordance with established standards and specifications.

• Diagnose lighting system issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.

• Read and interpret prints, drawings, schematics, and other technical documentation required to perform assigned work.

• Plan and organize work activities in a logical and methodical manner to ensure safe, efficient, and effective execution.

• Determine appropriate circuit isolation and protection requirements without compromising critical equipment or system reliability.

• Complete work on a variety of lighting equipment and systems while maintaining required quality and safety standards.

• Safely operated bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, and other authorized aerial devices in accordance with applicable qualifications, procedures, and safety requirements.

• Inspect and properly utilize vehicles, aerial devices, tools, and equipment required to perform lighting construction and maintenance activities.

• Safely access elevated work areas and perform work at various heights.

• Frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach required work locations.

• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated

• Team-Oriented

• Customer Oriented

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

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 sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

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.

Travel Requirements:

• Regular travel is required.

Required education and experience:

• Minimum 3 years of recent lighting construction and/or maintenance activities and or any related field experience.

• CDL License or CDL Permit and acceptable driving record

• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.

• Able to travel long distances at short notice, when required.

• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.

• Able to lift more than 50 lbs.

• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.

• Willing to work overtime when requested.

• Ability to frequently climb and/or use authorized equipment to access elevated work areas.

• Ability to safely perform work within applicable Minimum Approach Distance requirements for voltages greater than 600 volts, consistent with required training, qualification, authorization, and procedures.

Preferred education and experience:

• None

This is a safety sensitive position that requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Work authorization requirements:

Must meet I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: XKIG provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 877-418-2999 or 252-403-0552.

Benefits Offered:

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

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