Streetlight URD Technician - Rockville, MD

Job Title: Streetlight URD Technician

Department: Operations
Reports To: Streetlight Foreman
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Pay Range: $24-$35
Work Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week.
Location: Rockville, MD, Onsite

Position Purpose:
The Streetlight URD Technician (Underground Residential Distribution) performs electrical work in the construction and maintenance of energized Street Light work. You will have tasks including but are not limited to troubleshooting, repairing, installing and removing overhead streetlight heads, bulbs, photocells and working with URD systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with URD systems and components.
• Replace Fiberglass Streetlight Poles.
• Find URD Cable Faults and have knowledge of using fault locating equipment.
• Comprehend and read land maps or work orders.
• Repair faults.
• Dig and backfill to prepare sites for construction.
• Comfortable working with voltages up to 600V.
• Be comfortable working multiple light circuits on busy roads and highways
• Rewiring poles from the arm down to the base of pole
• Pull span wires, climbing ladders, stenciling poles, and replacing handhold covers
• Use and interpret readings from test instruments and devices such as cable path and fault locating equipment, ammeter, rotator, voltmeter, high-voltage phasing tools, and ohmmeter.
• Use a variety of specialized tools and equipment such as hot sticks, hydraulic compression tools, hydraulic saw, impact drill or tension pulling machine.
• Performs splicing and terminal connections in open trenches, duct lines or cables poles which may involve making joints or terminations using braid and various types of tape according to specifications or using pre-molded materials to construct indoor terminations, pothheads and elbow terminations.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• All other tasks as needed

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will need to speak or listen. The job requires you to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:
While performing the tasks of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You perform this work in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Ability follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with URD systems.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Dig and backfill.
• Ability to climb in and out of bucket truck
• Read, write and speak in English
• Ability to travel and work for extended periods in different locations.
• Valid CDL or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

This is a safety sensitive position that requires employees 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 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.

AI Usage Disclaimer: 
As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the recruiting and onboarding processes. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, interview scheduling, and communication. All decisions regarding hiring and employment are ultimately made by our human team. If you have questions or concerns about this process, please contact our HR department.