Traffic Signal and Lighting Specialist

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has two openings for two (2) Traffic Signal and Lighting Specialists in Lansing, MI, as part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union 352.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay Rate: $48.63 – $51.24Position Summary:

Responsible for installation and maintenance of traffic signal controller devices, interface equipment and performing all functions pertaining to overhead and underground street lighting.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Job Specifications:

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.
• 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 able to be respirator fit test certified and be able to wear respirator.

Preferred:

• Attendance in Traffic Control Equipment school, knowledge of service area, or three (3) years Traffic Signal Specialist field experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• 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.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
• Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
• Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 matches up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.

About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing’s city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country’s best publicly owned utilities.The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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