Streetlight Technician: Outdoor Role with Paid Training

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Company-provided life insurance

Supplemental life insurance with spuse

Voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance

Long-term disability

Pre-paid legal plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Asplundh is seeking an entry-level Streetlight Technician to repair and maintain streetlights. This on-site position requires no prior experience and offers paid training with a weekly pay schedule. You will work outdoors, operate aerial and support equipment, and follow safety protocols with provided PPE.

The role includes logging job data, collaborating with locate services, reading blueprints, and assisting with emergency repairs as needed. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Overtime and weekend hours may be required.
• Knowledge of power delivery and ability to identify power delivery components.
• Operate heavy equipment on and off the road safely.

Responsibilities

• Performs work from aerial devices to install and maintain streetlights and related equipment.
• 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 safety 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.

Skills

Volt meter

Power tools

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digger derrick trucks

Bucket trucks

Backhoes

Air compressors

Generators

Job description

Asplundh is seeking an entry-level Streetlight Technician to repair and maintain streetlights. This on-site position requires no prior experience and offers paid training with a weekly pay schedule. You will work outdoors, operate aerial and support equipment, and follow safety protocols with provided PPE.

The role includes logging job data, collaborating with locate services, reading blueprints, and assisting with emergency repairs as needed. A valid driver's license is required.