Highway Electrical Technician I

Versar; Ocoee (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 and electrical systems, often from elevated heights. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical work, a high school diploma, and a valid Florida driver’s license. You will be responsible for ensuring safety and efficiency in your work while adhering to company protocols. This position offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure projects in your community. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for electrical systems, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in residential or commercial electrical work.
• Ability to work with 277/480 volts and perform electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair of highway lighting and electrical fixtures.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and work sites.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Ability to Work Outdoors

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bucket Truck

Electrical Tools

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.