Streetlight Technician: Install & Maintain

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Plan Matching

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert Co is seeking an entry-level Lighting Technician C to install and maintain streetlights and related equipment. The role involves working from aerial devices, ladders, and ground level while ensuring safe jobsite practices.

The position requires climbing structures, handling energized high voltage systems, and communicating with property owners. CDL is preferred, with travel for emergency storm work possible.

Qualifications

• Must know heavy equipment.
• Ability to solve problems on the job.
• Experience with energized high voltage systems.
• Able to climb different structures and carry climbing tools.
• Identify, operate and service required tools and equipment (bucket truck, digger derrick, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel).

Responsibilities

• Clears work area and maintains safe jobsite conditions.
• Excavates to install structures or cable per contract specs.
• Communicate work to public and private property owners.
• Exposed to traffic and may require flagging certification.
• Work on elevated surfaces.
• Assist a higher-level technician in lighting construction and maintenance.
• Safely work on voltages up to 600 volts with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Problem solving

High voltage systems

Climbing structures

Tools operation

Education

Proof of work experience or certifications

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick truck

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Shovel

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert Co is seeking an entry-level Lighting Technician C to install and maintain streetlights and related equipment. The role involves working from aerial devices, ladders, and ground level while ensuring safe jobsite practices.

The position requires climbing structures, handling energized high voltage systems, and communicating with property owners. CDL is preferred, with travel for emergency storm work possible.