Electrician (Signal and Lighting Technician)

City of Kingman•City of Kingman, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Kingman is looking for a Signal and Lighting Technician. The ideal candidate should be capable of performing skilled electrical work, including installation, inspection, maintenance, alteration, and repairs of electronic traffic control signals and devices, pole-mounted outdoor lighting, associated mechanical equipment, and solid-state traffic control devices. In this position, you will perform skilled-level electrical work involving installation, inspection, maintenance, alteration, and repairs of electronic traffic control signals and devices, pole-mounted outdoor lighting, associated mechanical equipment, and solid-state traffic control devices in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. Additionally, you may be required to be on-call to ensure the safe operation of traffic signals, traffic control devices, and City lighting systems.

Requirements

Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by technical/trade school coursework or apprenticeship in electrical trades work.
Completion of a recognized four year electrical apprenticeship program, or equivalent training, or three years of experience as a skilled electrician/Traffic Signal Technician.
Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
Electrical experience preferred.
May require certification or demonstrated competence as an electrician.
Possess Level One International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Certification within one (1) year of hire to position.
Valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License at a minimum level of Class B or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire to position.
Knowledge and skill in use of methods, materials and tools used in electrical construction and maintenance work, including installation of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, and pole line construction.
Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the trade.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and ability to apply this knowledge to work situations.
Working knowledge of the methods, procedures, materials, and tools related to the maintenance and installation of electrically operated traffic control devices, electro-mechanic traffic control devices, and electricity as it relates to traffic control devices.
Principles and theories of electronics as related to the repair of digital electronic traffic control devices.
Test equipment and testing procedures used in the calibration and repair of digital and analog electronic equipment.
Work zone traffic control signing and flagging in accordance with MUTCD standards.
Skill in performing journey-level trades electrical installation and maintenance and locating and adjusting faulty or defective electrical systems and equipment.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Working in a team environment.
Application of first aid methods including artificial respiration.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze applicable federal, state, and city codes, Traffic Signal and Pole Lighting manuals, industry periodicals and electrical diagrams, schematics, blueprints, specifications and sketches.
Install, inspect, maintain and repair traffic signal and pole-mounted outdoor lighting.
Work at heights greater than 10 feet.
Work according to prescribed safety and professional standards.
Direct jobs safely, efficiently and economically.
Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Work under varying weather conditions.
Perform basic mathematical calculations.
Distinguish between the full range of colors in the color spectrum to work with electrical wires, electronic components, traffic signal and street lights.
Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Establish effective, cooperative working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
Wear OSHA required personal protective equipment including safety restraints, hard hat.

Nice To Haves

Electrical experience preferred.
May require certification or demonstrated competence as an electrician.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and repairs traffic signal systems using hand tools, power tools, and electrical diagnostic equipment; performs repairs on poles, signal heads, signs, vehicle sensors, cabinet-electronics and microprocessors, switches, communications, timing and all other subsystems; diagnoses and prioritizes the steps necessary for each situation and executes repairs.
Installs, alters, maintains, diagnoses, and repairs electrical wiring systems and equipment, both high and low voltage (i.e., traffic signal systems, traffic control devices, electrical boxes, motors, streetlights, and other electronic appliances and housings).
Locates short and open circuit conditions in wiring systems.
Replaces worn and/or damaged components in traffic control devices and electrical streetlight fixtures.
Installs and maintains electrical motors, signal heads, signal cables, span wire, and traffic signal poles and pedestals.
Inspects a wide variety of defective electronic equipment to determine malfunctions to perform repair work.
Reads and interprets blueprints, schematic diagrams, logic charts, and manufacturer's manuals to isolate malfunctioning components.
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on traffic signals and street lighting through visual inspections, hardware and software equipment replacement, group re-lamping, and equipment testing.
Performs routine maintenance, painting of backplates, visors, signal heads, signal poles, light poles and mast arms.
Documents information on preventive maintenance file on electrical equipment and machinery and monitors a preventative maintenance program.
Operates aerial equipment and pneumatic equipment in the installation and repair of electrical equipment.
Participates in the blueprint plan review process for lighting and signal projects.
Responds to emergency call outs.
Operate and work from an aerial bucket truck, or crane truck for repairs or for removal and placement of poles and equipment.
Replenishes electrical parts and supplies and maintains an inventory.
Performs construction, maintenance and/ or mechanical work as needed or assigned on industrial and automotive equipment.
Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and work space.
Supervises and leads DOC Inmate Labor as trained and assigned.
Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
Provides excellent customer service to all contacts.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
May be required to work early mornings, evenings, nights, holidays or weekends as needed.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with National Electric Code, relevant City codes, City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
Maintains effective contact with other city departments and vendors when making electrical repairs or to obtain electrical parts and supplies.
Performs electrical maintenance of city-building and related duties and special assignments as required or as needed.
May serve on a variety of employee committees.