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Employment Type
Seasonal (Seasonal)
Job Summary
Join our Team for the Season as a Streetlight Maintenance Worker!
Seasonal employees can work for up six months to help meet our temporary needs often at its peak during the spring and summer months. This temporary work is common amongst 18+ year old teenagers and college students, but also for someone who is changing careers and wants to keep working while looking for a new job. Seasonal employment can also help get your foot in the door and pave the way for full time employment with benefits if this is your path.
Our Streetlight team plays a critical role in ensuring that all streetlights within the City of Olathe are functioning properly and are well-maintained, which requires a lot of maintenance. A Streetlight Maintenance Worker works alongside Streetlight Specialists to assist with maintenance needs. A seasonal employee helps meet our temporary needs often at its peak during the spring and summer months. This temporary work is common amongst 18+ year old teenagers and college students, but also for someone who may be changing careers, or wants to gain hands-on experience in this type of work, or perhaps wants to keep working while looking for a new job. Seasonal employment can also help get your foot in the door and pave the way for full time employment with benefits, if this is your path.
Hourly Rate: $19.75
An ideal candidate will:
- Be able to commit to working up to six months
- Be reliable and punctual
- Can follow directions
- Have a strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Previous experience or a related fields is a plus, but not required.
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
- Observes street lights for proper illumination and correct operation; troubleshoot malfunctions, isolate defective equipment and initiates appropriate repairs.
- Conducts emergency repairs of street lights due to accidents, malfunctions, and/or weather; removes damaged poles, street lights, and/or associated equipment if necessary.
- Inspects street lighting devices installed/repaired by contractors or other city employees for code compliance.
- Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; requisition material as required.
- Conducts research and tests new technologies and/or equipment; decides on appropriate implementation in order to improve street light safety and operation.
- Provides assistance and/or guidance to other city department, division, and outside agencies as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience & Qualification Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience: 1 year of similar experience preferred.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Additional specialized training in basic electronics, electricity or a related field preferred. (Experience may be substituted for specialized training)
License & Certification(s): IMSA (International Municipal Sign Association) Work Zone certification and IMSA Roadway Lighting certification or acquisition of said certifications within first 12 months of employment required. Possession of valid Class B CDL (with air brakes) required, or acquisition of said license within 6 months of employment required.
