Street Light Electrician

City of Rapid City (SD) - Rapid City, SD

Full-time - Entry Level

Rapid City, SD

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Street Light Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing city-owned street lighting. This role involves assisting the City Electrician with maintaining and locating electrical infrastructure for the Traffic Engineering and Operations division. The position is part of the Public Works Department, which is dedicated to providing essential utility services and maintaining sustainable infrastructure for the community.

Responsibilities

• Repairs existing High-Intensity Discharge (HID) street light equipment, including work associated with bulb, photo cell, and fuse.
• Installs street light equipment to manufacturer specifications, including replacing existing HID luminaires with LED luminaires.
• Assists City Electrician with maintenance, repair, and new electrical infrastructure work.
• Maintains accurate service maintenance records.
• Performs electrical locates on city-owned systems such as traffic signals, streetlights, and city-owned fiber optic cable using underground utility locating equipment.
• Prioritizes assignments to complete work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains a clean and secure work area and follows safety rules and safe work practices.
• Operates various machinery and tools, including sign trucks, bucket trucks, forklifts, and specialized tools for project work.
• Utilizes safety equipment, sets up traffic control and safety devices at work sites, and monitors work environment to ensure the safety of employees and others.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance tasks necessary to keep shop area, vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe and functional condition.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Technical school education preparing electronics technology or electrical wiring is preferred.
• A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.
• Must possess a valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days from date of hire.
• Must possess a South Dakota Electrical Apprentice license or have the ability to obtain within an acceptable time frame.

Benefits

• 2 healthcare options with low premiums
• 6% employer-matching retirement
• life insurance benefits
• short-term disability
• generous vacation and sick leave