Streetlight Lighting Technician A - Sumter, SC

ISA Certified Arborist; Sumter, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist in Sumter, SC is seeking a Streetlight Lighting Technician A to perform and coordinate medium to large-scale lighting construction and maintenance safely on-site.

Requirements include a CDL license or permit, ability to read and communicate in English, willingness to travel long distances on short notice, and capacity to lift over 50 lbs. Candidates must follow safety rules, work overtime when needed, and operate elevated equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent lighting construction and/or maintenance activities.
• CDL License or CDL Permit and acceptable driving record.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to travel long distances at short notice, when required.
• Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect PPE and rubber goods.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.
• Ability to climb and access elevated work areas.
• Ability to safely perform work with voltages greater than 600 volts with proper training.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on lighting systems and equipment.
• Independently perform assigned work on medium to large lighting projects.
• Read and interpret prints, drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Plan and organize work to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Safely operate bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, and other aerial devices.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for proper use and safety.

Skills

CDL License

English Proficiency

Safety Minded

Team Player

Tools

Bucket Trucks Operation

Digger Derrick Trucks

Job description

Streetlight Lighting Technician A - Sumter, SC

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: STREE020111

• Posted : October 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Sumter, SC | Sumter, SC
Sumter, SC, USA

Description

Job Purpose:

The Lighting Technician A is an experienced lighting construction and maintenance professional responsible for safely performing, coordinating, and supporting medium to large-scale lighting construction and maintenance activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This role has no direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Perform construction, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities on lighting systems and associated equipment.
• Independently perform assigned work on medium to large lighting construction and maintenance projects.
• Apply appropriate procedures and technical knowledge to safely complete work in accordance with established standards and specifications.
• Diagnose lighting system issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Read and interpret prints, drawings, schematics, and other technical documentation required to perform assigned work.
• Plan and organize work activities in a logical and methodical manner to ensure safe, efficient, and effective execution.
• Determine appropriate circuit isolation and protection requirements without compromising critical equipment or system reliability.
• Complete work on a variety of lighting equipment and systems while maintaining required quality and safety standards.
• Safely operated bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, and other authorized aerial devices in accordance with applicable qualifications, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Inspect and properly utilize vehicles, aerial devices, tools, and equipment required to perform lighting construction and maintenance activities.
• Safely access elevated work areas and perform work at various heights.
• Frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach required work locations.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather conditions.
• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel Requirements:

• Regular travel is required.

Required education and experience:

• Minimum 3 years of recent lighting construction and/or maintenance activities and or any related field experience.
• CDL License or CDL Permit and acceptable driving record
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to travel long distances at short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.
• Ability to frequently climb and/or use authorized equipment to access elevated work areas.
• Ability to safely perform work within applicable Minimum Approach Distance requirements for voltages greater than 600 volts, consistent with required training, qualification, authorization, and procedures.

Preferred education and experience:

• None

Additional eligibility requirements:

• No other eligibility requirements.

Special Position Requirements:

• This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

The position requires employees to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Must meet I-9 requirements.

The company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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