Lansing Board of Water & Light · 4 hours ago
Traffic Signal and Lighting Specialist
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$51.33/hr - $53.94/hr
3+ years expThe Lansing Board of Water & Light is a publicly-owned utility serving Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas. They are seeking a Traffic Signal and Lighting Specialist responsible for the installation and maintenance of traffic signal controller devices and street lighting systems.
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Responsibilities
Installs and maintains electrical wiring, components and controls for traffic signal equipment
Works above street intersections as well as some underground handholes
Troubleshoots multi- function fixed, timed, and solid-state traffic control devices
Responsible for adjusting and properly timing traffic signals as necessary
Learns to use and operate all tools and equipment pertaining to overhead and underground streetlighting lines
Identifies and handles all materials and components associated with secondary overhead and underground street lighting lines
Learns to read and interpret various overhead and underground streetlight prints and drawings
Communicates with employees and other departments to assure proper understanding of job procedures, daily activities, and safety procedures, etc
Communicates with customers to promote a positive awareness of BWL responsibility
Drives and operates bucket and platform trucks
Must be willing and able to work standby rotation as required
Follows BWL safety manual and wears required personal protective equipment as required
Attends training for safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL, or governmental agency such as MIOSHA
Performs other duties as necessitated by job responsibilities
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Journey Traffic Signal Maintenance Specialist or State of Michigan licensed Electrician
Must possess International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) levels 1 or 2 certification or obtain 13 months after accepting position
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
If an Internal applicant does not possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A endorsement, they will be required to pass the Department of Transportation physical exam and State of MI written portion of CDL examination within 15 days of transfer and successfully pass the MI CDL skills/road test within 6 months of the date of internal transfer
External applicants must possess valid CDL with Class A endorsement
Individuals will be subject to DOT requirements in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), including random testing for controlled substances and alcohol
Must be able to pass medical requirements for asbestos abatement license
Must be respirator certified
Lifts controllers and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds
Good visual acuity required to identify wire coding and operate platform/bucket trucks
Must be able to work above street intersection from platform or bucket truck as well as in hand holes
Job functions require considerable standing as well as ability to stoop, bend, twist and climb
Preferred
Attendance in Traffic Control Equipment school
Knowledge of service area
Three (3) years Traffic Signal Specialist field experience
Benefits
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!
Company
Lansing Board of Water & Light
Lansing Board of Water & Light is a utilities company providing water system and fire protection services.
501-1000 employees
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