Senior Street Lighting Technician – On-Call

City of Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Las Cruces is seeking a senior Street Lighting Technician to install, repair, and maintain street lights and related electrical systems. The role involves troubleshooting underground circuits, coordinating with traffic control crews, and ensuring safety and accuracy in records.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with four years of electrical trade experience; an electrical apprenticeship or an Associate Degree may be preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with four years electrical trade experience.
• Electrical apprenticeship or an Associate Degree in Electronic Technology may be preferred.
• Combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains arterial and residential street lights to meet standards.
• Troubleshoots short circuits in underground systems and wireless control systems.
• Determines electrical requirements and procures materials; maintains inventory.
• Responds to malfunction calls and completes repairs promptly; records work and logs.
• Performs field troubleshooting and repairs to ensure continued functionality.
• Sets up traffic control zones and coordinates with traffic signal crews as needed.

Job description

City of Las Cruces is seeking a senior Street Lighting Technician to install, repair, and maintain street lights and related electrical systems. The role involves troubleshooting underground circuits, coordinating with traffic control crews, and ensuring safety and accuracy in records.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with four years of electrical trade experience; an electrical apprenticeship or an Associate Degree may be preferred.