Traffic Street Lighting Tech REQ

Traffic Street Lighting Technician

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Traffic Street Lighting Technician position available in the Public Works Department.

Location:

Overland Park, KS.

Performs field and shop maintenance on City owned street lights and related equipment. Maintains traffic signals and participates in emergency operations such as snow removal.

• Maintains City owned street lights by performing routine maintenance and repair work.
• Diagnoses system failures using electrical testing equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair on signalized intersections and assists with construction of new signals and modification of existing installations.
• Upgrades indications (LED) and control buttons (ADA) to comply with new Federal standards.
• Reviews proposed plans for new street lighting and makes suggestions on improved equipment and installation methods.
• Visually inspects installation of cable, junction boxes, pipe and connections, poles and completes work management system data entries.
• Responds in support of citywide emergencies such as flood, storm, major traffic accidents and snow removal operations (including operation of plow truck and 55 bucket truck).
• Coordinates pole-knock-downs and cable cuts with team members and performs routine maintenance and repair of poles, arms, heads, control cabinets and electrical leads.
• Performs underground wiring troubleshooting, excavates and repairs as needed.
• Works required days and hours including regular business hours or shifts to meet communication and performance requirements.
• Maintains punctuality, attendance, and meets all performance deadlines and break scheduling.

• High school education with additional formal courses in basic electrical wiring, electronics, operation and repair of electrical systems or a combination of formal education and experience.
• Associate's degree in Electricity/Electronics preferred.
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements within 12 months of hire and an insurable driving record.
• Certification in bucket truck and digger derrick operation.
• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs and Markings I.
• IMSA Roadway Lighting.

Two years experience in electrical repair of street lights or an equivalent level of experience.

• Attention to detail
• Basic math skills
• Computer software skills in applications such as GBA and Light Finder
• Working knowledge of public section administration
• Time management skills
• Manual dexterity
• Reading skills
• Good listening skills
• Good written and oral communication skills

• Ability to read and comprehend city codes and standards
• Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications
• Ability to carry out assignments through written and oral instructions