Streetlight Specialist

DEPARTMENT

Public Works

SALARY

$22.74 - $28.43

JOB SUMMARY

Install, repair and maintain the City streetlight network. Perform related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Install and maintain streetlights and related equipment which includes poles, bases, piers and fixtures by pouring concrete, setting up pull boxes and other related equipment.
• Install ancillary streetlight equipment such as conduit, switch boxes, transformers, and other electrical and electronic equipment either underground or overhead, by digging ditches, boring under pavement, pulling wire, shoveling, operating jackhammer, pole trucks, digging machines, and bucket trucks.
• Work independent of others in dangerous locations, making safe decisions based on knowledge of Oncor, NEC, and NESC rules and guidelines while completing repairs to streetlights and circuits by connecting to energized transformers with the capacity of 7,200 to 14,400 volts of incoming electricity and 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V and 480V out going voltage, both overhead and underground.
• Understand and interpret TxDOT, Texas MUTCD and TEEX rules and regulations related to setup and maintenance of all work zone traffic control for performance of work.
• Report for duty within one hour of notification on a 24-hour basis to support emergency response operations.
• Maintain inventory on assigned vehicle/bucket truck.
• Use an electronic locator to locate underground faults in the streetlight circuits.
• Maintain records for completed and open work orders including materials, equipment and labor hours on computers in the field using work order management software, ArcMap, and other related software programs.
• Train others in the maintenance of the streetlight network.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of basic low and high voltage electricity.
• Knowledge of NEC and NESC rules and guidelines. Knowledge of TxDOT safety rules and guidelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) and TEEX guidelines.
• Knowledge of and ability to use common tools in mechanical work.
• Knowledge of hydraulic lift equipment.
• Knowledge of barricading principles.
• Skill in communicating effectively by oral and written means.
• Ability to learn departmental SOPs, JSAs and MSDs.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make sound decisions using independent judgment.
• Ability to use power tools such as jackhammer, back hoe, rotary hammer, mechanical ditcher, etc.
• Ability to respond to emergency callouts and work flexible hours as needed, including overnight hours.
• Ability to climb wooden poles up to heights of 40 feet.
• Ability to climb utility poles using a ladder or pole climbing equipment up to heights of 30 feet.
• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet while operating a bucket truck.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment as well as an indoor environment.
• Ability to work safely in dangerous conditions.
• Ability to operate a commercial motorized vehicle safely with the public at all times.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year experience in electrical construction.
• Valid Texas Operator's License, Class "C", required.
• Must obtain a Texas Commercial Driver's License, Class "A", within 6 months of employment.

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug and Alcohol Screening
• Physical Examination
• Motor Vehicle Review

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.