Night Patroller

YESCO•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Night Patroller drives a specified geographic area to identify and report sign and lighting outages and other service issues. The role surveys signs and lighting along a predetermined route, documents issues with photographs and notes, identifies locations and addresses, estimates the size and characteristics of outages, and reports findings to a supervisor. The position also communicates relevant information to other departments, store managers, and owners, plans efficient routes, and maintains records and logbooks. When provided, the employee performs cleaning, preventive, and operator maintenance on YESCO company vehicles. The role may also assist the Night Patrol Supervisor, create maps to help technicians and contractors locate outages, deliver parts, and perform other assigned functions. It involves daily interaction with supervisors and service and sales employees in the field and office to discuss observations, potential sales or service leads, and service issues. Work is performed in a company-owned or personal vehicle.

Requirements

Less than a high school education, up to one month of related sign project experience or training, or a combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
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.
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, including clarity of vision at 50 feet or more.

Responsibilities

Drive an automobile along a predetermined route to survey repair and service needs for sign and lighting components.
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 and lighting outages or 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 owners.
Plan efficient routes to ensure the assigned geographic area is fully surveyed and time is used effectively.
Maintain records and logbooks.
Perform cleaning, 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 and perform other functions as necessary or assigned.