Street Light Electrician

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

Performs the daily activities in the installation, repair, and maintenance of street lighting systems for the City.

Environmental Factors

Position functions primarily outdoors with exposure to all weather and traffic conditions, moving vehicles and equipment; electrical hazards, noise, dust, dirt, and pollen; may have exposure to open manholes and street excavations with cave-in potential; safety equipment includes vest, hard hat, face mask, gloves, apron, harness, safety shoes, goggles, and ear protection.

Physical Factors

Heavy physical effort is required to perform job functions including standing, bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift and push items weighing up to eighty (80) pounds and operating equipment weighing up to five hundred (500) pounds. Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation (distinguish colors), manual dexterity, personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.

Work Situation Factors

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. May also involve responding to emergency situations, working extended hours including evenings and weekends, on-call and standby status. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the senior level in the Street Lighting Technician job series and as such employees are expected to apply a greater technical knowledge in responding to trouble calls (unscheduled maintenance) and emergency situations.

Position will be advertised as continuous until filled, with periodic review of applications.

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full-Time; Regular; Non-Exempt; Union-represented position

This position is graded at BC13

• Installs, repairs, and performs regular maintenance on arterial and residential street lights to ensure adherence with guidelines, standards, practices, and procedures governing the installation and maintenance of street light systems.
• Works with electrical systems in the installation and maintenance of City owned roadway lighting; troubleshoots and evaluates short circuits in underground street lighting systems and intelligent wireless street lighting control systems.
• Determines electrical requirements for street light installation and maintenance; obtains estimates for materials and determines amounts needed to procure supplies and materials; assists in maintaining an inventory of street light material.
• Responds to calls regarding malfunctioning or damaged lighting to perform necessary repairs or replacement activities in a timely manner; maintains and provides accurate and timely work records, forms, reports, and logs in various mediums and formats to track and record completion of assignments according to established processes and procedures.
• Performs trouble shooting activities of the lighting system in the field to complete all necessary repairs and/or replacements based on the field test.
• Repairs or replaces conduit and wiring during general maintenance to ensure continued functionality; performs general maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment as needed.
• Performs activities related to street lights and other electrical control devices on a 24-hour emergency call status; works with traffic signal crews regarding installation and repairs as needed; performs underground locating activities.
• Sets up traffic control work zones in City right of way in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints within the scope of delegated authority to maintain positive relations with residents.
• Keeps accurate records of daily activities and materials sed in the operation of street lighting systems through daily logbooks and work orders; inspects vehicles and tools for safety compliance and report deficiencies to crew leader.

High School Diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience in an electrical trade operating, maintaining, and/or servicing electrical systems is required. Completion of an electrical apprenticeship, or equivalent to an Associate Degree in Electronic Technology, or related field, may be preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s)

Valid driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. Journeyman Electrician license (JE-98) required. Class B commercial driver's license and International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certification in Work Zone must be obtained within twelve (12) months of date of hire.

Knowledge of

methods and practices for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of wiring, electrical devices, and related systems; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; traffic control and safety requirements; construction techniques pertaining to street lighting; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; National Electrical Code;; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to

perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in

reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.