Bucket Truck - Lighting Technician

Colorado Lighting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Drug-free workplace

Pre-employment testing

Job summary

CLI Services is seeking a Bucket Truck – Lighting Technician (FT) in Denver, CO. The role requires 3–4 years of lighting and electrical experience, plus 1–2 years of bucket truck operation. You will travel to job sites, work in the field independently, and support customers with lighting solutions and service.

Medical, dental, and life insurance are provided after 90 days, along with PTO and holidays. We value strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to learn technical terms

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of lighting/electrical experience.
• 1–2 years bucket truck experience.
• Experience with lamp and ballast systems is a bonus.
• Bucket truck operation experience is a bonus.
• Willing to travel and work independently in the field.
• Strong written and oral communication; customer advocacy.
• Computer skills and typing ability.
• Outstanding planning and time management skills.
• Ability to learn technical terms and multi-task.

Skills

Lighting/Electrical experience

Bucket truck operation

Customer advocacy

Independent field work

Communication skills

Planning & organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Willing to travel

Computer skills / typing

Job description

CLI Services

Job Title: Bucket Truck – Lighting Technician (FT) Compensation: $23-$29/hour based on experience

JOB DETAILS

• CLI provides outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance after 90 days.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Come join our winning team.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace.
• We perform pre-employment substance and background testing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Need at least 3-4 years of lighting/electrical experience.
• 1-2 years minimum of bucket truck experience.
• The lighting Service experience is a bonus. (Lamp and Ballast Experience) - Please indicate experience.
• Bucket truck operation experience - is a bonus.
• Willing to travel!
• The job requires the ability to work independently in the field.
• Experience/skills at being a customer advocate.
• Computer skills and typing ability.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Planning/organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and understand technical terms.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong time management skills.
• Handle conflict well.
• Ability to understand standard contractual agreements.
• Area demographic awareness.
• Support customer data, maps and site information.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Work well under time pressure.

ANALYTICAL/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Well organized, hard worker and team player.
• Strong Analytical experience.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Action-oriented.
• Self-motivated.
• Peer relationships.
• Perseverance.
• Deals with ambiguity.
• Conflict Management skills.
• Good decision quality.
• Business etiquette.
• Learn on the fly.
• Good Listener.

Working Environment

Electricians in the field must possess high physical stamina, strength, and agility, typically requiring the ability for overhead lifting, up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined spaces. Daily tasks involve bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling for extended periods while utilizing fine motor skills for wiring.

Key physical requirements include

• Strength & Stamina - Frequently lifting, pulling and pushing materials (conduit cable) up to 50 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity - Excellent hand-eye coordination for delicate wiring, handling small objects, and using hand tools.
• Mobility & Balance - Climbing ladders, scaffolding, and poles, along with crawling in tight spaces like crawl spaces or attics.
• Visual Acuity & Color Vision - Ability to distinguish color-coded wires (critical for safety and perform close-up work.
• Endurance - standing or kneeling for long durations and working varied, often uncomfortable, weather conditions.

CLI-SERVICES was founded in 1977 and has steadily grew over the past 40 years. We have on staff certified lighting consultants, journeyman electricians, master electricians, and certified lighting technicians. Our employees drive fully stocked service vehicles. In addition to our service vehicles, we have fully stocked bucket trucks with the capability of reaching up to 100 ft. working height. We also have 24-hour on-call service as well as tablets with cellular connection.

CLI-SERVICES provides sustainable energy-efficient solutions from consultation through installation and recycling. We enhance the efficiency of lighting and electrical systems for our customers through expert assistance in (1) specifying which products will produce the greatest energy and maintenance savings while providing the best solution to meet customer goals, (2) supplying and installing the new lighting and electrical products and (3) maintaining the lighting and electrical system. Customer service is our number one focus. We provide full-service solutions to our customers; the key element being the long-term relationship we build and maintain. In addition, when we recommend a product or system, we stand behind that product and its performance. CLI strives to be the artist in the industry.