Roadway Lighting Technician

Augusta Richmond County•Augusta, GA

About The Position

This position performs progressively responsible troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair of roadway lighting systems. The technician learns the roadway lighting system and, as experience grows, takes on more difficult tasks requiring sound judgment and independent work. The role includes electrical troubleshooting and general electrical theory, as well as basic residential or commercial wiring knowledge. The position may include 24-hour on-call participation and backup coverage. It requires travel from the office to other locations on a regular basis, with more than 50% travel indicated. The technician may be called up during emergencies and must be able to perform manual labor at all times of day and in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No prior experience required; the candidate will be trained.
General knowledge of electrical-mechanical theory, construction and installation methods, and applicable electrical uniform codes relating to roadway lighting systems.
Knowledge of materials, vehicles, and equipment used in roadway lighting installation and maintenance.
Familiarity with reading and understanding wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical materials.
Proficiency in locating and correcting electrical issues in systems.
Ability to operate bucket trucks and similar equipment.
Ability to perform manual labor at all times of day and in all weather conditions.
Ability to work at heights of up to 40 feet.
Good oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
Ability to travel regularly from the office to other locations.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid state operator/driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Ability to perform moderately physically demanding work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling objects weighing 20–50 pounds.
Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals, and to communicate orally.
Ability to work in conditions that may include dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and animal or human bites.

Responsibilities

Replace panel boxes, breakers, ballasts, and bulbs.
Perform preventative maintenance on roadway lights.
Remove and repair damaged poles and lights.
Troubleshoot faults in roadway lighting circuits.
Install new roadway lights, conduit, bases, and wiring.
Inspect job sites for compliance with the National Electrical Code, Augusta-Richmond County regulations, and Georgia Power specifications.
Clean and maintain tools, vehicles, and buildings.
Participate in and respond to 24-hour on-call coverage.
Act as 24-hour on-call backup for roadway lighting.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Travel regularly from the office to other locations.