Roadway Lighting Tech I

Pasco County • New Port Richey, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Skilled electrical work in the installation and maintenance of roadway lighting systems and other electrical devices.

Requirements

• Ability to gain knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, and materials of the roadway lighting and electrical trade.
• Ability to read and work from plans, schematics, and displays.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and locate defective devices and make repairs.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to operate a variety of motor vehicles and trucks including bucket truck and digger derrick truck.
• Requires working outdoors.
• Position requires walking, stooping, bending, climbing, and stretching.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Requires working at heights up to 65 feet above the ground from a bucket truck.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Two (2) years' experience in electrical construction and maintenance or as an electrical journeyman.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must obtain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Must possess an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification or able to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an electrical trade school preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience in roadway lighting maintenance and/or construction preferred.
• International Signal Association Roadway Lighting Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains roadway lighting equipment, including poles, load centers, electric services underground and overhead cables, and any other associated equipment.
• Performs underground cable locates as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections as required, including cleaning optical systems, replacing lamps, cables, adjusting poles and fixtures.
• Works on circuits with voltages up to 480 volts, follows electrical safety and lockout procedures.
• Works from bucket truck or digger derrick truck as required.
• Periodic night shift work is required for inspections of roadway lighting systems.
• Employees may be subject to after hours call back to assist in emergencies.
• Assists traffic signal staff and performs related work as required.

Benefits

• A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
• Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
• PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED