Street Light and Signal Repairer

The City of Pasadena, Public Works Department is seeking a Street Light and Signal Repairer to install, maintain, repair street lighting and traffic signals, mechanical, electrical, and control equipment.

The current vacancies are in our Street Maintenance and Integrated Waste Management Division in the Public Works Department.

IDEAL CANDIDATE 
The ideal candidate for the Street Light and Signal Repairer must be able to work independently, possess extensive electrical and signal cabinet experience (type 332), have construction background particularly in placement of foundations, reliable, demonstrate good problem solving skills, excellent verbal communication, and boundless energy, as well as a strong work ethic.  

Please note: This recruitment is open continuous and is subject to close at any time. 

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.

• Performs street light maintenance including high voltage series circuits, routine trouble repairs, including lamp and socket replacement; 
• Digs trenches, jacks conduit underground; digs holes and pours concrete bases for signal standards;
• Installs street light and traffic signal standards and heads and pulls in and splices wires to install, replace, and repair damaged traffic signal and street standards;
• Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and electronic traffic control equipment;
• Performs field inspection cleaning, oiling, and adjusting electronic control equipment.

COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Functional knowledge of tools, test equipment and basic materials and methods used in street light and traffic signal repair.
• Problem solving ability when repairing and installing street light and traffic signal circuitry.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relations with a variety of citizens and City staff.
• Communication skills to express thoughts effectively, orally and in writing.
• Safety focus when using physical strength and agility to lift up to 85 pounds, bending in all directions; climbing ladders and poles, operating machinery using hands and legs, and working outdoors in all kinds of weather

• Completion of an approved on-the-job training program and a minimum of two years experience in street light and/or traffic signal maintenance are required.
• Must have a valid Class B California Driver's License at time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Certification from the Pasadena Water and Power Department for underground electrical work must be obtained prior to completion of the probationary period.

May be required to work swing shifts, weekends, respond to emergency calls and participate in an emergency standby program. Enrollment in college-level courses of Basic Electricity and Electronics, Street Light and Traffic Signal Circuitry I and II within six months of appointment will be required