Street Light Technician

5-Star-Electric,-LL; Rio Vista (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Electric, LLC is seeking a Street Light Technician to lead safety initiatives and direct daily field activities for street light projects. The role involves wiring, light installation, and coordinating with Project/General Managers on site.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and valid CDL. The position is outdoors in varied weather, with regular travel to field sites and responsibilities to uphold APPA/OSHA safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in lead roles and safety policy enforcement.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead SL Tech on sites when needed and direct crew activities.
• Perform low voltage wiring, install lights, and URD/OH secondary as required.
• Ensure safety compliance and report incidents to supervisor.

Skills

Lead SL Tech leadership

Safety policy enforcement

Map reading & drawings

Electrical theory & practices

Communication with team & client

Outdoor work under all weather

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Safety equipment

Job description

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

Position Title: Street Light Tech

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Non - Exempt

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Street Light Technician (SL Tech) is to lead and enforce all safety policies and procedures, for both the Company and our customers. This position will have occasional responsibilities for leading and directing the activities of street light technicians in their daily tasks and communicating with employees as well as customers and the Project Manager/General Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as a Lead SL Tech whenever needed to help fill in any leadership gaps when there is no Lead SL Tech or Project Manager/General Manager on sites.
• Skills, Knowledge and ability to make wire connections- Low Voltage (hot)
• Skills, Knowledge and ability to excavate ditches safely, operate all heavy equipment as well as bucket trucks and digger derricks.
• Skills, Knowledge and ability to perform energized lines ("hot work") as needed with confirmation from Journeyman Lineman
• Ability to read maps and technical drawings.
• Ensures regular maintenance and repairs are performed on equipment and trucks
• The ability to make low voltage light repairs and install lights
• Ability to install URD and OH secondary.
• Must report all incidents, safety violations and near misses to the safety team and supervisor. Must follow customer’s policies for notifying the customer’s team for any outages or incidents as well.
• Ability to work in the clearance zone.
• Must have the skills, knowledge and ability to be a Qualified Observer and follow the safety policy for qualified observers.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills with supervisor, customer and employees.
• Must work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
• Skills, knowledge and ability to work well with hand tools and construction equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring safety standards for his co-workers and working closely with the safety manager to uphold standards and guidelines to participate in a safety program for all employees. Safety should be the number one priority of any employee as he/she is entrusted with the safety of each employee;
• Responsible for daily job briefings and ensuring that all crew members are well versed on the coming day’s business (if a Lead Street Light Tech is not present) so they are prepared for all potential hazards. A new job briefing should be completed when the scope of work changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Success Factors:

• Knowledge of: The methods, materials, and equipment used in the lineman trade
• Knowledge of Electrical Theory and Practices
• Knowledge of Safety Rules of the trade including American Public Power Association (APPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.269
• Knowledge of State Safety Rules
• Great Communication Skills
• Great Mechanical and Electrical aptitude
• Experience with Principles and Practices of Lead Employee Supervision
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.
• Valid State Commercial Driver License and Medical Examiner Card
• Must maintain Class B CDL
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to lift up to 75-100lbs
• Duties entail full-body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to stand/walk for long periods, see and hear in order to avoid workplace dangers, able to bend, stoop, or lift on a regular basis.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Travel Required

Yes .

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