Highway Electrical Technician I

ZipRecruiter; Apopka (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Highway Electrical Technician I to join their team. This role involves performing essential maintenance and repair tasks on highway lighting systems, requiring work from elevated heights. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience. The position demands physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. If you are looking for a dynamic role that supports public safety and infrastructure, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to enhancing community safety through effective electrical solutions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in residential or commercial electrical work.
• Ability to work with high voltage and perform minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair of highway lighting.
• Conduct vehicle and work site inspections and log maintenance work.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bucket Truck

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Job Description

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Highway Electrical Technician I to perform routine maintenance and repair and installation of highway lighting on nearby highways. This position involves working from elevated heights to perform these tasks on overhead highway fixtures and light poles as well as ramp signage and signals. A daily presence is required at the Ocoee, FL.

What You’ll Do:

• Measures, cuts, and bends wire and conduit
• Drills holes for wiring and pulls or pushes wiring through opening
• Traces out short circuits in wiring
• Follows Company and client Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Assists in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit and motors
• Performs minor repairs such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs and switches
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order
• Disassembles defective electrical equipment, replaces defective or worn parts and reassembles equipment
• Works from elevated locations, possibly as high as 60', sometimes near water in a bucket truck
• Performs hurricane season preparation and post-storm clean-up
• Performs Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) as needed and during on-call needs
• Temporary traffic control to support first responders and accident victims with lane closures/flagging
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and work site inspections
• Logs maintenance work-order information and checklists manually and electronically
• Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site
• Loads and unloads equipment, supplies, tools, and material
• Uses all equipment safely
• Performs other duties as required

What You’ll Bring:

• 18+ years of age
• High School Diploma/GED
• 1-2 years of Residential or Commercial Experience
• Ability to work with 277/480 volts
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and obtain a medical certification
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 25 lbs. regularly
• Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively communicate with managers and coworkers in English
• Willingness to work multiple shifts and varying hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to work along local roadways, interstates, and/or highways with commuter traffic passing by at varying rates of speed
• Ability to adhere to on-call schedule and emergency call backs as necessary
• Obtain MOT certificate (coursework and certification paid for by The Company)
• Must be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date
• Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), and drug screen

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite in Orlando/Ocoee, FL.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $18-21/hr

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.