Sr Technician, Exterior Lighting and Signage

Pilot Flying J; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nation-wide Medical Plan

Dental/Vision

Weekly pay

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

PTO

Fuel Discount

Job summary

Pilot Travel Centers LLC is seeking an experienced Exterior Signs & Lighting technician in Columbia, SC to diagnose, repair and maintain exterior signage and lighting systems across Pilot locations, including ballasts, lamps, sockets, switches and fixtures.

The role requires five years of commercial electrical experience, a journeyman license preferred, and strict adherence to lockout/tagout and OSHA safety rules; travel up to 75% and daily collaboration with ESL supervisors and store teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years’ commercial electrical experience; seven years preferred.
• Electrical journeyman license preferred.
• Minimum three years aerial lift experience at heights 60–80 feet; five years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair exterior signs and lighting work orders.
• Identify and fix electrical signage issues; inspect ballasts, lamps, sockets, switches, fixtures and 120–480V.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols when working on electrical or mechanical systems.
• Complete service appointments with notes; communicate with facility maintenance for repairs and installs.
• Ensure timely completion of service appointments and respond to service requests; troubleshoot to industry standards.
• Travel less than 75% and coordinate with ESL supervisor and store management to report repair status.

Skills

Electrical experience

OSHA 30 certification

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aerial lift

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 43 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 43 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to:

• Focus on diagnosing and repairing Exterior Signs & Lighting work orders.
• Identify potential and existing problems with electrical signage and lighting, provide analysis and investigation of issues, and determine the best solution for needed repairs (including but not limited to ballasts, lamps, sockets, switches, fixtures and involving voltages from 120 to 480 volts)
• Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols when working on electrical or mechanical systems.
• Complete service appointments, accurately insert notes, and communicate with facility maintenance for all repairs and installs.
• Ensure timely completion of service appointments.
• Respond to service requests; troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair based on warranty and industry standards.
• Communicate with the ESL supervisor and store management to report repair status. 8. Provide excellent customer service to team members onsite, interact in a professional, respectful manner and collaborate to meet project deadlines
• Complete same-day work order repair notes and forward to supervisor; ensure charge allocations are entered accordingly.
• Monitor truck stock to ensure required parts are available.
• Maintain service vehicle, tools, parts inventory, and uniforms in accordance with company standards.
• Perform routine testing and calibration of equipment to ensure optimal operation and compliance with standards.
• Ensure repairs, equipment, and work activities are performed in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Ensure that the jobsite is maintained to the highest standards of safety; prepare worksite, eliminate all possible hazards and cleanup site daily.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance workspaces and company vehicles.
• Provide support during emergency situations, such as power outages or safety incidents.
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Travel required less than 75%
• OSHA30 certification
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
• Minimum five years’ commercial electrical experience required; seven years’ experience preferred.
• Electrical journeyman license preferred.
• Minimum three years aerial lift and electrical experience at heights 60 to 80 feet required; five years’ experience preferred.

Additional Information

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Weekly pay
• 401K match
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Assistance
• PTO
• Fuel Discount