Night Patroller

YESCO•St. George, UT

About The Position

The Night Patroller drives a predetermined route through a specified geographic area to identify and report sign and lighting outages and other service issues. The role documents findings with photographs and notes, locates issues using area maps, estimates their size and characteristics, and reports the details to a supervisor and other relevant parties. The position also involves planning routes, maintaining records and logbooks, and performing cleaning and basic maintenance on company vehicles when provided. The Night Patroller may assist the Night Patrol Supervisor, create maps to help technicians and contractors find outages, deliver parts, and perform other assigned duties. The role interacts daily with supervisors and service and sales employees in the field and office. Work is performed in a company-owned or personal vehicle, with data entry and telephone communication as needed.

Requirements

Less than a high school education, or up to one month of related sign project experience or training; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may also qualify.
A state-issued driver's license in good standing.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to drive an automobile.
Ability to communicate in person.
Ability to see from a distance.

Responsibilities

Drive an automobile along a predetermined route to survey sign and lighting components for repair and service needs.
Document outages by taking pictures and recording details according to established procedures.
Locate signs on an area map and determine the location and address of sign or lighting outages and other service issues.
Estimate the size and characteristics of outages or service issues and report findings to a supervisor.
Relay information to interested departments, store managers, and/or owners.
Determine and plan efficient travel routes to fully survey the specified geographic area and manage time effectively.
Maintain records and logbooks.
Clean and perform preventive and operator maintenance on YESCO company vehicles when provided.
Assist the Night Patrol Supervisor with duties.
Draw maps to help technicians and contractors locate outages.
Deliver parts.
Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.