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Black & Veatch · 1 day ago

4729 - Street Light Technician (New Orleans)

Louisiana, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. They are seeking a Street Light Technician to plan, install, test, and repair electrical fixtures for streetlights, ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Use appropriate hand (i.e. drill, screwdriver) and power tools (i.e. pipe threader, conduit bender) to properly measure, cut, assemble and install electrical conduits; weld supports; install cable; make terminations in accordance with required color codes and other specifications; pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures; install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit‐breaker panels; install grounding leads; splice wire by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twist or solder wire together and apply tape or terminal caps; work with high and low voltage systems; test and start up systems; test continuity of circuits to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope; and install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications

Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved

Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed

Participate in all pre‐job work planning and safety discussions. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards

Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back‐up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)

Understand, support, and follow lockout tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment

Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately

Listen to co‐workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate

Coordinate work with other crafts and co‐workers on the job

Provide on‐the‐job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with

Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards

Read and understand plans and specifications, including one-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, ladder diagrams, P&ID’s, and loop diagrams. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions

With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications. Plans, lay‐out, diagram, install and/or repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment in accordance with those plans and specifications

Inspect helper's work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards. Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed

Qualification

Electrical craft knowledgeNational Electrical Code (NEC)Power Safe certificationOSHA 10 certificationElectrical wiring installationTesting instruments usageTeam coordinationOn-the-job trainingEffective communication

Required

At least 1 year of experience working in the electrical craft or a combination of experience and training

A strong working knowledge of the electrical craft and the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Must be at least 18 years of age

If applicable should have all necessary licenses or certifications for the jurisdiction in which the work is to be performed

Must have all necessary tools

Power Safe certification

OSHA 10 certification

Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds

Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction

Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties

Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure

Requires repetitive movement

Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions

Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions

Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc

Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions

Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

Work around hazardous equipment

This position is considered a safety sensitive position