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Join to apply for the Roadway Lighting Tech I role at Forsyth County 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants General Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS A ROADWAY LIGHTING TECHNICIAN I! Skilled electrical work in the installation and maintenance of roadway lighting systems and other electrical devices. Essential Job Functions Installs and maintains roadway lighting equipment, including poles, load centers, electric services underground and overhead cables, and any other associated equipment. Performs underground cable locates as required. Performs preventative maintenance inspections as required, including cleaning optical systems, replacing lamps, cables, adjusting poles and fixtures. Works on circuits with voltages up to 480 volts, follows electrical safety and lockout procedures. Works from bucket truck or digger derrick truck as required. Periodic night shift work is required for inspections of roadway lighting systems. Employees may be subject to after hours call back to assist in emergencies. Assists traffic signal staff and performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Ability to gain knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, and materials of the roadway lighting and electrical trade. Ability to read and work from plans, schematics, and displays. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to troubleshoot and locate defective devices and make repairs. Ability to use hand and power tools. Ability to operate a personal computer. Ability to operate a variety of motor vehicles and trucks including bucket truck and digger derrick truck. Minimum Requirements PHYSICAL SKILLS: Requires working outdoors. Position requires walking, stooping, bending, climbing, and stretching. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires working at heights up to 65 feet above the ground from a bucket truck. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Education, Training and Experience Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Graduation from an electrical trade school preferred. Two (2) years' experience in electrical construction and maintenance or as an electrical journeyman. Two (2) years' experience in roadway lighting maintenance and/or construction preferred. Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes within six (6) months from date of hire. Must possess an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification or able to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire. International Signal Association Roadway Lighting Certification preferred. ADA Statement A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Drug-Free Workplace Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law. Emergency Response/Recovery Activities All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Veterans Preference Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. Benefits Include Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid holidays Group insurance Tuition reimbursement Deferred compensation Medical leave pool Annual medical leave buy-back Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forsyth County

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