Electrical Technician

Adams Outdoor Advertising, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Outdoor Advertising is looking for an Electrical Technician responsible for handling illumination and digital display issues across various structures. Candidates should possess electrical experience and a high school diploma, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in diverse conditions.

Qualifications

• Electrical experience in wiring, voltage reading, and fixture installation.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to work under varying weather conditions and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs illumination issues on advertising structures.
• Orders supplies and secures necessary permits for work on electric services.
• Maintains safety procedures and communicates with utility providers.

Skills

Electrical experience

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School or equivalent degree

Tools

Oxygen/acetylene torch

AC/DC welder

Gas-powered equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA), the 4th largest and largest private Outdoor Advertising firm in the U.S., is seeking an Electrical Technician, primarily responsible all illumination and digital display issues on AOA structures within their respective markets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE:

• Receives market improvement slips and/or a list of structures with illumination problems from the Operations Manager or Assistant Operations Manager in the morning.

• Prioritizes work assignments geographically to maximize the number of structures that can be repaired within any given workday.

• Troubleshoots each AOA structure on location to determine what actions need to be taken to illuminate the structure properly taking appropriate steps to repair the problem. After performing the necessary repairs, checks lights to confirm proper operation.

• Orders the necessary supplies either from local supply houses or distribution facilities where accounts are set up being mindful to secure the best pricing available. Gets authorization from Operations Manager before any major purchases.

• Manages and oversees the process of securing necessary permits for work performed on new structures as well as upgrades to existing structures. Further, it is the responsibility of the licensed Electrician to contact and secure any locally required inspections on new service installs. This includes ensuring that the local power company has been contacted after passing local inspection to verify the installation of power to the structure.

• Upgrades old light fixtures per Cap Ex requests designated by the Operations Manager.

• Sets cell based or advanced timers for daylight savings in March and November each year. Illumination times are from dusk to 12am per company policy.

• Follows proper Lockout/Tagout company procedures and OSHA guidelines when servicing AOA structures.

• Communicates with electric utility providers when problems are with their equipment.

• Performs maintenance and repair on any and all Trivision backlights and once certified, digital signage where applicable.

• Installs new electrical services on new structures, securing proper permits prior to starting any and all work.

• Replaces old electrical services that are no longer functional, securing proper permits prior to starting any and all work.

• Utilize all safety related equipment without exception as mandated by Adams Outdoor Advertising operating procedures.

• Comply and adhere to all company policies, procedures and guidelines without exception.

• Cross-training in other operations functions is required.

• Must become a certified climber. This requires:

• The ability to climb without restrictions fixed, portable and/or extension ladders to heights up to 125 feet multiple times daily.

• The ability to work from elevated platforms up to 125 feet in height for up to 70% of the workday.

• Must be able to lift weight up to 100 lbs. without restrictions or limitations through demonstrated safe lifting practices.

• Working knowledge of or ability to learn the proper use of an oxygen/acetylene torch.

• Working knowledge of or ability to learn the proper use of an AC/DC welder.

• Must be able to safely operate or have the ability to learn to operate gas-powered equipment, such as lawn mowers, chain saws, generators, compressors, paint sprayers, etc.

• Is required to possess a valid driver’s license in order to operate company vehicles.

• Utilize all safety related equipment without exception as mandated by Adams Outdoor Advertising operating procedures.

• Meet maximum weight restrictions of 265 pounds due to manufacturer requirements on safety related equipment used to work in elevate work environment.

• Must have a full range of motion in order to install and maintain posters and bulletin signage.

• Is required to possess a valid driver’s license in order to operate company vehicles.

• The ability to work in all weather conditions when necessary.

• The ability to tolerate the risk of expose associated with an outdoor environment.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Electrical experience required. (i.e. wiring, voltage reading, short cut diagnosing, fixture installing, breaker box servicing/repairing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or equivalent degree.

• Ability to communicate effectively with the external clients and the internal client at all levels of personnel.

• Highly adaptable to changing work environments

• Must be able to prioritize and execute tasks and assignments.

• Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING:

• AOA, founded in 1983 by Steve Adams, is the 4th largest, and largest privately-held, Outdoor Advertising operator in the U.S.. AOA operates in the following 12 markets: Ann Arbor/Kalamazoo/Lansing (MI), Beaufort/Charleston/Florence (SC), Charlotte (NC), Eastern Pennsylvania (PA), Madison (WI), Norfolk (VA), Peoria and Champaign (IL).

• Searchlight Capital Partners, a leading global private investment firm, in partnership with British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, one of the largest asset managers in Canada, invested in AOA in 2021.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.