BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Street Light Repair Worker

Department of Transportation

Number of Positions: 1

These positions are open to the general public and all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement withI.B.E.W.– LOCAL 9 (BARGAINING UNIT 29)

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Under supervision, performs aerial and underground electrical installations and repairs for street lighting circuits, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Examines wiring diagrams, circuit blueprints, and cable prints of public streetlights to determine existing electrical configurationsLocates and identifies defects in cables and wires using electrical measuring equipment (e.g., battery test circuit, amp meters)Determine necessary repairs and prepare estimates for needed materials and equipment.Adjusts and replaces timing devices and energized timing circuits.Removes and replaces damaged electrical wires, light poles, polearms, and ornamental fixtures.Installs new parts to replace malfunctioning equipment (e.g., bulbs, fuses, relays, photo eyes)Installs and repairs alley lights.Prepare work activity reports.Operates an aerial boom from a line truck/van to reach aerial wires, as required.Prepare work activity reports electronically on a tablet/ iPad or paper.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Varies

Days: Varies

Hours: Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE