Highway Electrical Technician I

Versar Global Solutions; Ocoee (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Highway Electrical Technician I for routine maintenance and repair of highway lighting in Ocoee, FL. This role requires a CDL-A with Air Brake and involves working from heights to ensure the safety and functionality of highway lighting systems. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair of highway lighting.
• Work from elevated heights on overhead fixtures.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Ability to work with 277/480 volts

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Effective communication in English

Education

CDL A with Air Brake

1-2 years of Residential or Commercial Experience

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Versar Global Solutions provided pay range

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Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Who You Are

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Highway Electrical Technician I with a CDL-A (with Air Brake) 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
• Drives 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
• Performs pre-storm preparation and post-storm evaluation during hurricane season
• 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
• CDL A with Air Brake (meaning no "L Restriction")
• 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 Ocoee, FL.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $17 - $21 per hour

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.

Who We Are

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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