Roadway Lighting Technician

Roadway Lighting Technician

This position performs progressively responsible work in the troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair of roadway lighting systems. This individual must learn the roadway lighting system, be mechanically inclined, have experience with electrical troubleshooting, and have a general knowledge of electrical theory and tools. They must also have a basic knowledge of residential or commercial wiring. The Roadway Lighting Technician will gradually be assigned more difficult tasks exercising sound judgement, and be expected to operate independently during the course of employment.
Replaces panel boxes, breakers, ballasts, and bulbs.
Performs preventative maintenance on roadway lights.
Removes and repairs damaged poles and lights.
Troubleshoots faults in roadway lighting circuits.
Installs new roadway lights, conduit, bases, and wiring.
Inspects job sites for compliance with the National Electrical Code, Augusta-Richmond County regulations, and Georgia Power specifications.
Cleans and maintains tools, vehicles, and building.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

General knowledge of electrical-mechanical theory, various construction and installation methods, and applicable electrical uniform codes relating to roadway lighting systems, materials, vehicles, and equipment used in installation and maintenance.
Familiarity with the reading and understanding of wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical
Proficiency in locating and correcting electrical issues in systems, operating bucket trucks other similar equipment, and performing manual labor at all times of the day in all weather conditions.
Ability to work at heights of up to 40 feet above the
Good communication skills, both oral and
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with
Ability to travel from office to other locations on a regular
Licensing:

Possess or have ability to obtain a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle or equipment operated.
Does this position require staff call up in an emergency situation? Yes
Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes,
What is the percentage of travel involved? Yes More than 50% Yes
Performance Aptitudes:

Physical Abilities: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, or animal/human bites.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.