Traffic Street Lighting Tech REQ

Description

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

Performs field and shop maintenance on City owned street lights and related equipment. Includes troubleshooting failures, replacing parts, repairing components and/or replacing light systems. Utilizes various specialized vehicles, equipment, and tools. Assists in the maintenance of electronic traffic signals and participates in emergency operations, including snow removal, as required.

• 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 (no‑controller problems; 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 from Public Works and Planning/Development within an assigned District and makes suggestions on improved equipment and installation methods
• Checks for omissions, improper layout, and inferior equipment
• Assists street lighting inspector on inspections of installation of new street lighting installations and visually inspects installation of cable, junction boxes, pipe and connections, poles, j‑boxes, control centers, and wiring connections
• Utilizes computer to enter and extract data from the work management system
• Responds in support of citywide emergencies such as flood, storm, major traffic accidents, and snow removal operations; operates a plow truck during snow operations as assigned
• Coordinates pole‑knock‑downs and cable cuts with team members to assure safe and expedient repairs within an assigned district
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of poles, arms, heads, control cabinets, and electrical leads within an assigned district
• Operates a 55‑bucket truck to repair 40 street lights and troubleshoots and repairs underground wiring problems
• Locates suspected wiring failures using electronic scan tools, excavates and makes needed repairs
• Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks
• Maintains punctuality, attendance, and meeting performance standards

• 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
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license; must maintain a Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements within 12 months of hire; maintain an insurable driving record
• Certification within 12 months of employment in bucket truck and digger derrick operation;
  International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Signs and Markings I; IMSA Roadway Lighting

Two years of 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