Electrician; Signal and Lighting Technician

CITY OF KINGMAN ELECTRICIAN (SIGNAL AND LIGHTING TECHNICIAN) PUBLIC WORKS - STREETS DIVISION POSITION IS FLSA NON-EXEMPT - SUBJECT TO OVERTIME/CALL-OUT PAY

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The City of Kingman is looking for a Signal and Lighting Technician. The ideal candidate should be capable of performing skilled electrical work, including installation, inspection, maintenance, alteration, and repairs of electronic traffic control signals and devices, pole-mounted outdoor lighting, associated mechanical equipment, and solid-state traffic control devices.

In this position, you will perform skilled-level electrical work involving installation, inspection, maintenance, alteration, and repairs of electronic traffic control signals and devices, pole-mounted outdoor lighting, associated mechanical equipment, and solid-state traffic control devices in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. Additionally, you may be required to be on-call to ensure the safe operation of traffic signals, traffic control devices, and City lighting systems.

• Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by technical/trade school coursework or apprenticeship in electrical trades work.
• Completion of a recognized four year electrical apprenticeship program, or equivalent training, or three years of experience as a skilled electrician/Traffic Signal Technician. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

• Electrical experience preferred. May require certification or demonstrated competence as an electrician.
• Possess Level One International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Certification within one (1) year of hire to position.
• Valid Arizona Commercial Driver's License at a minimum level of Class B or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire to position. Candidates who do not currently possess a CDL should not be discouraged from applying. The City of Kingman works closely with local partners to offer paid training.

Our local CDL program consists of four weeks of classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training with an experienced and highly qualified instructor. The cost of training may be covered in full by scholarship through AZ@Work or by the City of Kingman. We will assist you through the process each step of the way.

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it.

• Diagnoses and repairs traffic signal systems using hand tools, power tools, and electrical diagnostic equipment; performs repairs on poles, signal heads, signs, vehicle sensors, cabinet-electronics and microprocessors, switches, communications, timing and all other subsystems; diagnoses and prioritizes the steps necessary for each situation and executes repairs.
• Installs, alters, maintains, diagnoses, and repairs electrical wiring systems and equipment, both high and low voltage (i.e., traffic signal systems, traffic control devices, electrical boxes, motors, streetlights, and other electronic appliances and housings).
• Locates short and open circuit conditions in wiring systems.
• Replaces worn and/or damaged components in traffic control devices and electrical streetlight fixtures.
• Installs and maintains electrical motors, signal heads, signal cables, span wire, and traffic signal poles and pedestals.
• Inspects a wide variety of defective electronic equipment to determine malfunctions to perform repair work.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematic diagrams, logic charts, and manufacturer's manuals to isolate malfunctioning components.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on traffic signals and street lighting through visual inspections, hardware and software equipment replacement, group re-lamping, and equipment testing.
• Performs routine maintenance, painting of back plates, visors, signal heads, signal poles, light poles and mast arms.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on traffic signals and street lighting through visual inspections, hardware and software equipment replacement, group re-lamping, and equipment testing.
• Documents information on preventive maintenance file on electrical equipment and machinery and monitors a preventative maintenance program.
• Operates aerial equipment and pneumatic equipment in the installation and repair of electrical equipment.
• Participates in the blueprint plan review process for lighting and signal projects.
• Responds to emergency call outs.
• Operate and work from an aerial bucket truck, or crane truck for repairs or for removal and placement of poles and equipment.
• Replenishes electrical parts and supplies and maintains an…