Repairs and keeps mercury-vapor, fluorescent, electric-arc, or incandescent street lights and traffic signals maintained.

Climbs ladder or stands in tower-truck bucket to reach lamp. Tests circuits and electric components to locate grounded wires, broken connections, or defective current-control mechanisms, using electrical... [+] More

Repairs and keeps mercury-vapor, fluorescent, electric-arc, or incandescent street lights and traffic signals maintained.

Climbs ladder or stands in tower-truck bucket to reach lamp. Tests circuits and electric components to locate grounded wires, broken connections, or defective current-control mechanisms, using electrical testing instruments. Replaces blown fuses and bulbs, faulty transformers, photoelectric timers, electrodes, and wires, using electricians' hand tools. May install and repair traffic signals. For workers qualified to work on high-voltage power lines see Line Repairer Utilities. [-] Less

Assists street-light servicer in making emergency or permanent repairs to street lights, working as member of crew

places warning signs, flags, or barriers at repair site. Opens manholes or vaults to gain access to underground circuits or erects ladders for repairing... [+] More

Assists street-light servicer in making emergency or permanent repairs to street lights, working as member of crew

places warning signs, flags, or barriers at repair site. Opens manholes or vaults to gain access to underground circuits or erects ladders for repairing overhead equipment. Unloads tools, parts, and supplies from truck as directed. Flips switches to energize or de-energize circuits preparatory to repair of equipment. Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles lighting fixtures and equipment, using handtools. Tests transformers and transformer gaskets, using ammeter and air pump. Replenishes service truck supply of replacement parts, tools, and equipment. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates activities of street-light servicer engaged in inspecting, servicing, and repairing street lamps and equipment

determines material requirements and prepares requisitions. Performs other duties as described under supervisor.

Installs, inspects, and maintains street-railway electrical and related equipment, such as poles, feeder cables, trolley wires and supports, and high-tension lines, following blueprints, manuals, and work orders

replaces worn or broken poles and straightens leaning poles, securing pole in position in... [+] More

Installs, inspects, and maintains street-railway electrical and related equipment, such as poles, feeder cables, trolley wires and supports, and high-tension lines, following blueprints, manuals, and work orders

replaces worn or broken poles and straightens leaning poles, securing pole in position in ground with guy wires, using block and tackle. Cuts faulty sections from overhead wires and splices in new wire, anchoring severed ends with block and tackle while new wire and splicing fixtures are being installed. Installs clinch ears (clamps) that connect trolley wire to supporting cross cables, and switches that throw trolley pole from one trolley wire to another, using hammer and clinching iron. Installs running boards that carry trolley wires under overhead crossings by clamping boards to beams or girders. Strings cable from pole to pole with assistance of ground crew. Tests electrical installations, using various testing devices. [-] Less

Tests, adjusts, and repairs mercury-vapor, fluorescent, electric-arc, or incandescent street lights and traffic signals in shop

disassembles lamp, using handtools. Tests and examines components to determine need for repair or replacement, using electrical testing devices, such as test lamps, voltmeter, and... [+] More

Tests, adjusts, and repairs mercury-vapor, fluorescent, electric-arc, or incandescent street lights and traffic signals in shop

disassembles lamp, using handtools. Tests and examines components to determine need for repair or replacement, using electrical testing devices, such as test lamps, voltmeter, and wattmeter. Repairs or replaces broken connections, defective coils, cracked insulators, and other electrical components. Connects repaired lamp to test circuit and regulates such adjustable components as shunt coils until lamp meets operating specifications, according to electrical gauge readings, using screwdriver. Winds replacement coils on bench lathe and bakes freshly insulated coils in oven. Installs repaired lamp in outside casing or canopy. [-] Less

Inspects construction and excavation of gas or electric sites to ensure precautions are taken to prevent damage to company facilities

interprets blueprints and work order specifications and marks location of underground facilities and dimensions of trenches to be dug, using stakes... [+] More

Inspects construction and excavation of gas or electric sites to ensure precautions are taken to prevent damage to company facilities

interprets blueprints and work order specifications and marks location of underground facilities and dimensions of trenches to be dug, using stakes and chalkline. Observes progress of work and reports extent of damages, such as broken or exposed pipes and cables or caved-in vaults, and urgency of repairs required. May coordinate gas or power construction and maintenance projects with underground work of municipal departments and other utilities. [-] Less

Assists tower erector in erection of transmission towers, installation of tower hardware, and stringing of transmission lines or cables, working as member of crew

unloads structural members of tower and electrical hardware from trucks. Bolts members together to form tower assemblies,... [+] More

Assists tower erector in erection of transmission towers, installation of tower hardware, and stringing of transmission lines or cables, working as member of crew

unloads structural members of tower and electrical hardware from trucks. Bolts members together to form tower assemblies, using handtools. Positions assemblies in place for installation on tower, using block and tackle. Raises or lowers hardware, tools, and other materials to workers on tower, using handline. Assists in stringing transmission cables. Performs other duties as described under helper. May be designated according to specialty as ground helper; ground helper, street railway. [-] Less

Patrols route to clean and replace street light globes and illuminators

turns crank to lower street lights suspended from utility poles or stands in hydraulically operated tower-truck bucket to reach lamps installed on top of street light posts. Removes and cleans... [+] More

Patrols route to clean and replace street light globes and illuminators

turns crank to lower street lights suspended from utility poles or stands in hydraulically operated tower-truck bucket to reach lamps installed on top of street light posts. Removes and cleans globe or diffuse (lens). Replaces defective illuminating elements, such as incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes, or carbon electrodes. Performs repairs, such as replacing corroded reflectors and connecting loose wires. Reports defects for repair by street-light servicer. May drive truck. [-] Less

Performs any combination of following tasks concerned with maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment in repair shop

dismantles outside case and lamp preparatory to testing and inspection of electrical components by street-light repairer. Examines components for defects, such as broken... [+] More

Performs any combination of following tasks concerned with maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment in repair shop

dismantles outside case and lamp preparatory to testing and inspection of electrical components by street-light repairer. Examines components for defects, such as broken connections, cracks, or excessive wear, and replaces defective parts. Cleans lamp cases, reflectors, switches, transformers, and porcelain bases, using brush and solvent. Paints cases, reflectors, and lamp components subject to corrosion, and reassembles lamp and case as directed. Solders or brazes terminals or connectors, using soldering iron or torch. Assists in testing repaired equipment. May stamp metal tags to identify equipment, using embossing machine. May salvage metal from worn out or defective parts. [-] Less

Drives sweeping machine that cleans streets of trash and other accumulations

fills water tank of machine from hydrant. Drives sweeper along street near curb. Moves controls to activate rotary brushes and water spray so that machine automatically picks up dust and... [+] More

Drives sweeping machine that cleans streets of trash and other accumulations

fills water tank of machine from hydrant. Drives sweeper along street near curb. Moves controls to activate rotary brushes and water spray so that machine automatically picks up dust and trash from paved street and deposits it in dirt trap at rear of machine. Pulls lever to dump refuse in piles at curb for removal. May be employed by industrial plant, shopping center, or other establishment to drive modified sweeper through parking lots, factory aisles, or along private roads and be designated power-sweeper operator. May drive machine that sucks leaves into vacuum chamber and be designated leaf-sucker operator. May drive vehicle equipped with rotating brushes to remove sand and litter from newly constructed highways and be designated sweeper operator, highways. [-] Less