Public Lighting Technician with Aerial Lift Experience

Verstraete Ent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive and competitive salary

32 days of leave

Eco vouchers

Group Insurance

Mileage allowance

Job summary

A leading organization in electrical installations seeks a Technician for Above-ground Pipelines and Aerial Work Platform in the Town of Belgium, Wisconsin. The role involves maintaining public lighting networks, installing fixtures, and converting grids to LED lighting. Ideal candidates must be fluent in Dutch and/or English, possess a secondary degree in electricity, and be willing to work outdoors. The position offers an attractive salary, 32 days leave, and opportunities for continuous education.

Qualifications

• Fluently communicate in Dutch and/or English.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather.
• Valid C or CE driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the public lighting network.
• Place, move, or remove lighting poles.
• Electrically connect poles to the grid.
• Install or replace fixtures and lamps.
• Assist in converting the grid to LED lighting.
• Detect and fix electrical errors.

Skills

Fluent communication in Dutch and/or English

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

No fear of heights

Experience with a lift truck

Education

Secondary degree in electricity or equivalent experience

Job description

Technician - Above-ground Pipelines - Aerial Work Platform

Herentals

Verstraete Enterprises is a leading organization in the field of electrical installations for telecom, charging infrastructure, medium voltage, sports and project lighting, public lighting and so much more.

For almost 100 years,the Verstraete family has been building on the growth of the organization, which now consists of 250 proud employees and 9 locations in Belgium and northern France.

Quality, Safety and Teamwork are our core values. Verstraete Enterprises has been VCA and ISO certified for many years.

Are you a technical jack-of-all-trades with a passion for lighting and public infrastructure? Do you want to contribute to safe and well-lit streets and squares? Then we have the perfect challenge for you! We are looking for a driven Technician to join our team.

Tasks

• Together with your colleagues, you are responsible for the maintenance of the public lighting network
• You help place, move or remove lighting poles
• You electrically connect the poles to the grid
• You electrically connect the pole to the grid
• You install or replace fixtures and lamps
• You will help convert the grid to LED lighting
• You detect and fix errors

Your profile

• You communicate fluently in Dutch and/or English
• You have no problem working outdoors in all weather conditions
• You are not afraid of heights
• You have a valid C or CE driver's license; experience with a lift truck is a plus.
• You have a secondary degree in electricity or equivalent through experience

Our offer

• An open-ended contract with an attractive and competitive salary
• Overtime performance is certainly negotiable and possible
• 32 days of leave
• Eco vouchers by year
• Group Insurance
• Mileage allowance calculated to farthest yard
• A challenging job with a leading organization
• Continuing education opportunities
• More than pleasant colleagues

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We attach great importance to the well-being of our employees, as they are the driving force in our company. A good working environment and safe equipment are the basis here. We also provide personal in-service training and customized training for those who want or need it. This is how we grow together as a company and reap the benefits of our progress as a team.

A family business where every employee counts

At Verstraete, we know that success is the result of the effort and commitment of every colleague. We believe in the power of collaboration and understand that each employee plays an invaluable role in achieving our goals and delivering high-quality services to our customers.

Space to further educate yourself

Every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills, further specialize and strive for continuous improvement. We believe that investing in our people leads to greater self-confidence, more innovative ideas and, ultimately, a stronger company.

Since 1932, we have provided the installation, connection and maintenance of various infrastructure works. We are a committed partner with a particular focus on the environment and improving our business processes. In everything we do, we ensure minimal inconvenience to the surroundings.

• A family business for 3 generations
• 3 branches and 6 depots in Belgium and France

On April 23, we teamed up with RTC Antwerp to organize a successful and educational day in Herentals, where we welcomed no fewer than 80 students from five different schools.

We offered a hands-on experience that allowed young people to actively explore, learn, and get involved. During three interactive workshops, they were introduced to various technical aspects of the industry:

• Making a branch sleeve
• Working Safely at Heights
• Connecting a lighting control system

By learning through hands-on experience, the students gained a realistic understanding of the professional field, which made for a valuable and motivating experience.

Also in 2025 we were present at the Whale Sloop Race in Ostend, this time with two teams. Team 1 finished in 14th place, while Team 2 rowed handsomely to 6th place. We are proud of their strong effort and team spirit!

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, we were present at the Technoboost edition in Izegem. This event offered an excellent opportunity to inform young people and their teachers about the possibilities within our company, both in terms of internships and future jobs.

In 2024 we again participated in the whale fishing sloop race, this time with two teams. During the exciting open final our teams achieved 5th and 10th place respectively. We are particularly proud of their excellent efforts!

November 4, 2024, the third edition of the Job and Training Fair took place at the COREtec Dôme organized by VDAB, the Economic House Ostend and Filou Ostend

On Oct. 17, 2024, the Youca Action Day took place, a wonderful initiative that gives young people the opportunity to spend a day working with a company. The goal is to raise money for projects fighting for a more just society. I was given the unique opportunity to work with my dad for one day at Verstraete Enterprises. I was really looking forward to this.

The future belongs to the youth and Technoboost in Torhout was an excellent opportunity for them as well as for our company! It was an opportunity for us to motivate young people for a technical ob.

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Light Infra organized a training day for apprentices in Herentals in collaboration with RTC Antwerp for the 2nd time.

An employee satisfaction survey was conducted in October 2024 in cooperation with the HR department as part of a training project. The survey was completed by both blue and white collar workers, which provided a balanced picture of the work environment.

The first edition of our summer festival took place on Friday, September 6, 2024, an event that was received with great enthusiasm.

Verstraete Enterprises shines during the 2023 Whaleboat Race - An exciting participation in a unique rowing competition.

Verstraete Enterprises remains committed to the future at all times. Thus, in September 2023, we started the new construction project in Jabbeke.

Discover the world of technical innovation at Verstraete Enterprises during Open Business Day

As a company, we are fully committed to cooperation with technical schools. We organized a Battle of the technical schools at our headquarters in Jabbeke and our site in Herentals.