Street Light Tech - Non-union

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Upper Marlboro (MD)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Company-provided life insurance

Supplemental life insurance with SPOUS

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 Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an entry-level Streetlight Technician to repair and maintain streetlights and related equipment. You will follow safety protocols, manage assignments, and operate company vehicles in outdoor settings. Paid on-the-job training is provided, with no prior experience required.

You'll use tools like voltmeters and hand tools, keep logs of work, and collaborate with crews to ensure reliable street lighting and safety during outages or storms.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Proficient in use of voltmeter, power tools, and hand tools.
Weather permitting, 40-hour work week; overtime and weekend hours may be required.
Knowledge of power delivery components.
Operate heavy equipment on and off 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 associated with the scope of work.
Maneuver construction equipment safely during all functions of work.
Excavate ground areas for setting 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 good working relationships with traffic control companies and utility partners.
Keep open communication with all levels of management related to all job functions.
Work safely near energized and hazardous equipment.
Work with first responders for emergency jobs such as knockdowns.

Skills

Volt meter usage

Power tools

Hand tools

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job 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

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

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.

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

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.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

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