Streetlight Technician: Outdoor Electrical Install & Maintenance

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert Co. is seeking a Lighting Technician C in North Carolina. Entry-level role focused on installing and maintaining streetlights and related equipment, using aerial devices, ladders, and ground-level work.

Responsibilities include safe operation, basic excavations, traffic awareness, and collaboration with a higher-level technician on lighting construction and maintenance. CDL preferred or must be willing to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Proof of work experience, schooling, and certifications as applicable.
• Ability to operate bucket trucks and other referenced equipment.
• Willingness to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Responsibilities

• Clears work area and maintains safe jobsite conditions.
• Excavates to assist in installation of structures or cable as required by contract specifications.
• Interacts with public and private property owners to communicate work to be performed.
• Exposed to traffic and may require flagging certification.
• Works on elevated surfaces.
• Performs other duties related to lighting power supply installation and maintenance.
• Assists higher-level technician in lighting construction and maintenance.
• Safely works with voltages up to 600 volts with minimal oversight.
• Performs other duties as requested by Supervisors.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Problem solving

High voltage safety awareness

Climbing ability

Education

Proof of work experience / 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 a Lighting Technician C in North Carolina. Entry-level role focused on installing and maintaining streetlights and related equipment, using aerial devices, ladders, and ground-level work.

Responsibilities include safe operation, basic excavations, traffic awareness, and collaboration with a higher-level technician on lighting construction and maintenance. CDL preferred or must be willing to obtain within 90 days.