Street Light Tech - Non-union

Asplundh Careers; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Company-provided life insurance

Supplemental life insurance options

Voluntary Aflac insurance programs

Long-term disability

Pre-paid legal plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Asplundh Careers is seeking a Streetlight Technician to join our outdoor utility team. This entry-level role offers paid on-the-job training and a clear path to skilled streetlight maintenance.

You will repair and maintain streetlights and related equipment, manage assignments, and operate a range of vehicles and tools while following safety protocols; indoor offices are not involved. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be proficient with voltmeter, power tools, and hand tools.
• Weather permitting, this is a 40-hour-per-week job; overtime and weekend hours may be required.
• Knowledge of power delivery and ability to identify power delivery components.
• Operate heavy equipment on and off the road safely.

Responsibilities

• Performs work from aerial devices to install and maintain streetlights and related equipment.
• Must be familiar with underground fault locating and repair.
• Must have experience in repairing secondary and Feed wire.
• Operate heavy and light construction equipment such as digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks, backhoes, air compressors, generators, and all hand tools.
• Maintain logs of the job process and coordinate with locating companies to identify underground hazards.
• Read and interpret construction plans and blueprints; execute plans accurately.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Voltmeter

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Streetlight Technician

This is an entry-level position - No experience is necessary. We offer Paid on-the-job training. and a weekly pay schedule. This is an outdoor position. All tools, uniforms, and PPE provided - including hardhat, safety vests, safety glasses, work gloves, etc.

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining streetlights while managing assignments, company equipment, and vehicles while following company and industry Safety and Health protocols.

Job Type

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

Competitive, Hourly

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Retirement plan
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options
• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
• Long-term disability
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Various employee discount programs and resources

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs work from aerial devices to install and maintain streetlights and related equipment.
• Must be familiar with underground fault locating and repair.
• Must have experience in repairing secondary and Feed wire
• Operate heavy and light construction equipment such as digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks, backhoes, air compressors, generators, and all hand tools associated with the scope of work.
• Maneuver construction equipment safely during all functions of work.
• Excavate ground areas for the setting of poles or foundations.
• Keep accurate logs of the job process and be an organized individual.
• Work closely with locating companies to identify underground hazards.
• Interpret construction plans, blueprints, and as-builts. Execute and work the plan accurately.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all persons involved in the construction process such as traffic control companies and utility partners.
• Keep open communication with all levels of management related to all job functions.
• Work safety near energized and hazardous equipment.
• Work with first responders for emergency jobs such as knockdowns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be proficient in the use of tools, such as voltmeter, power tools, and hand tools.
• Weather permitting, this is a 40-hour-per-week job. Overtime and weekend hours may be required.
• Knowledge of power delivery and an ability to identify power delivery components.
• Operate heavy equipment on and off the road safely.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• A valid DOT Medical Card is required.
• A valid Driver's license is required.

Travel Requirements

• Travel might be necessary only during emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements

• RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading, Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT(up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

About Us

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.