Street Light Tech, C

5 Star Electric, LLC

About The Position

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations. The primary function of the Street Light Technician (SL Tech) is to lead and enforce all safety policies and procedures, for both the Company and our customers. This position will have occasional responsibilities for leading and directing the activities of street light technicians in their daily tasks and communicating with employees as well as customers and the Project Manager/General Manager.

Requirements

Knowledge of: The methods, materials, and equipment used in the lineman trade
Knowledge of Electrical Theory and Practices
Knowledge of Safety Rules of the trade including American Public Power Association (APPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.269
Knowledge of State Safety Rules
Great Communication Skills
Great Mechanical and Electrical aptitude
Experience with Principles and Practices of Lead Employee Supervision
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel, etc.)
Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Must have two (2) years of applicable experience; other combinations of education / experience may be considered.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.
Valid State Commercial Driver License and Medical Examiner Card
Must maintain Class B CDL
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be able to lift up to 75 – 100lbs
Duties entail full-body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to stand/walk for long periods, see and hear in order to avoid workplace dangers, able to bend, stoop, or lift on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Act as a Lead SL Tech whenever needed to help fill in any leadership gaps when there is no Lead SL Tech or Project Manager/General Manager on site.
Skills, Knowledge and ability to make wire connections- Low Voltage (hot);
Skills, Knowledge and ability to excavate ditches safely, operate all heavy equipment as well as bucket trucks and digger derricks.
Skills, Knowledge and ability to perform energized lines (“hot work”) as needed with confirmation from Journeyman Lineman.
Ability to read maps and technical drawings.
Ensures regular maintenance and repairs are performed on equipment and trucks.
The ability to make low voltage light repairs and install lights.
Ability to install URD and OH secondary.
Must report all incidents, safety violations and near misses to the safety team and supervisor. Must follow customer’s policies for notifying the customer’s team for any outages or incidents as well.
Ability to work in the clearance zone
Must have the skills, knowledge and ability to be a Qualified Observer and follow the safety policy for qualified observers.
Exhibit excellent communication skills with supervisor, customer and employees.
Must work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
Skills, knowledge and ability to work well with hand tools and construction equipment.
Responsible for ensuring safety standards for his co-workers and working closely with the safety manager to uphold standards and guidelines to participate in a safety program for all employees.
Safety should be the number one priority of any employee as he/she is entrusted with the safety of each employee;
Responsible for daily job briefings and ensuring that all crew members are well versed on the coming day’s business (if a Lead Street Light Tech is not present) so they are prepared for all potential hazards.
A new job briefing should be completed when the scope of work changes.
Other duties as assigned.