STREET LIGHT SUPERINTENDENT

Clark County, NV; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clark County Department of Public Works seeks a Street Light Superintendent to lead a team responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of street lighting systems across the county. You will supervise skilled and semi-skilled staff, oversee daily operations, and ensure work quality aligns with safety and electrical codes.

You will also manage Cartegraph work orders, inventory, and coordination with public utilities, while guiding staff through project execution and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 9 years journeyman electrical experience.
• Minimum 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience with street lighting systems is required.
• Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship may substitute for 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, direct, oversee and review the work of skilled and semi-skilled staff.
• Perform electrical and electronic installation, maintenance and repair on street lighting systems.
• Review Cartegraph requests and work orders; manage orders and update Cartegraph inventory.
• Coordinate with public utility and ensure NEC/safety compliance.
• Maintain records and ensure proper processing of materials and tools.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Electrical trade

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrician apprenticeship (substitution for 4 years)

Tools

Cartegraph

Job description

The Clark County Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Street Light Superintendent position. This lead position plans, supervises, directs, oversees and reviews the work of skilled and semi-skilled staff, including support staff. Additionally, this position is responsible for performing electrical and electronic installation, maintenance, and repair on a variety of County-maintained systems. Additional responsibilities include reviewing and completing Cartegraph requests and work orders, manage orders, and updating inventory materials in Cartegraph and within the warehouse, and tracking quantities to ensure accuracy and proper processing. Further, this position will perform other related supervisory duties.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND nine (9) years of journeyman-level experience in the electrical trade, including a minimum of one (1) year lead or supervisory experience. Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. Experience with street lighting systems required.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.

Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions:

Work extended shifts or be called back outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification:

Must possess a valid Nevada Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Nevada Electrician Journeyman licensure within twelve (12) months from the date of hire.

Some positions may require a crane operator's certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator's (NCCCO) within twenty-four (24) months from the date of hire.

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

• Plans, schedules, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of skilled and semi-skilled staff performing electrical installation, upgrades, maintenance and repair work of street lighting systems.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff in work procedures; administers discipline as required.
• Assists in developing and implementing goals, objectives, procedures and work standards for the unit; provides input into the unit's budget.
• Participates in the design, layout and installation of public facilities including shop and office areas for street lighting crew.
• Takes measurements; completes visual inspections and surveys, prepares working drawings and sketches; assists in preparing project specifications.
• Troubleshoots problems and provides technical assistance to staff in solving maintenance and repair problems of street lighting systems.
• Requisitions materials, parts, tools and equipment needed for work assignments; orders and picks up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate; prepares cost estimates for jobs.
• Prepares, issues, prioritizes and tracks electrical work orders for street lighting systems; maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Inspects work in progress and completed work by County street lighting crews and private contractors as necessary to ensure that work complies with applicable codes and specifications.
• Coordinates with the public electrical utility for installation of streetlight electrical services; inspects and approves electrical service installations and orders electrical service.
• Read diagrams, blueprints, specifications and manuals for installation and repair projects.
• Provides for the maintenance and servicing of electrical test and repair equipment and hand and power tools.
• Maintains an inventory of frequently used supplies, materials and parts including various types of street light poles, luminaires, lamps, wire and miscellaneous electrical hardware.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code regulations and ensures that staff follows safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Inspects work of subordinates to ensure compliance with the NEC and other governing standards.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence, specifications, procedures and periodic and special reports of work performed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service participating as an active member of the work team in the field.
• Operates large construction equipment including bucket trucks, crane trucks, forklifts, compressors, construction lights and electrical generators.
• Uses standard office equipment, including computers, printers and copiers in the course of the daily work.
• Drives a County or personal vehicle to inspect work sites and attend meetings.
• Interacts with the public on a daily basis including phone-in complaints and requests for additional street lighting.
• Travels throughout the entire County in the performance of regular duties.

Mobility to work in a typical shop or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment including bucket and crane trucks, electrical generators, construction lights and compressors, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle, including large construction equipment to various work sites; able to lift and carry 60 pounds a distance of 30 feet unassisted: vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.