Bakersfield Sign & Lighting Service Technician

Apply online: https://yesco.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/CA-Fresno/Service-Journeyman-BakersfieldR001359

Must pass a drug test

Must have a valid CA Driver License

Must pass a background check

Location: CA - Bakerfield

Job Type: Full time

Job Title: Service Journeyman - Bakersfield

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Coordinates service activities concerned with installing sign equipment, investigating and resolving customer reports or observations of technical issues with sign equipment, and eliminating future operational or service difficulties by personally performing or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivers serviced signs and equipment

Drives YESCO sign and equipment service vehicles to service customer locations

Restocks and maintains parts and inventory of YESCO sign and equipment service vehicle

Safely operates lift equipment to perform sign service assessment and repair

Installs new or modified equipment at customer's facility to ensure full functionality

Reviews service reports, work orders, and documentation

Inspects malfunctioning or damaged product to assist in determining nature and scope of problem

Analyzes review and inspection findings to determine source of problem, and recommends repair, replacement, or other corrective action

Provides or coordinates with sales to provide service customers with service pricing quotes

Troubleshoots and repairs sign equipment and structures

Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair to ensure functionality of electrical signs and lights

Prepares and uses materials consistent with specifications of job service order

Operates metal cutting equipment to accurately cut materials to service specifications

Operates welding equipment to weld sign parts together

Implements and maintains quality control and safety during service

Sands, polishes, and cleans materials to be used for sign service

Layout materials to be used for sign service

Glues sign parts together

Bends and shapes sign parts according to service specifications

Touches up paint and performs detail of signs

Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to service department equipment and vehicle

Provides a communication link between the customer and the company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer

Completes work order and service documentation to assist with calculation of work hours and materials costs

Trains new service employees and apprentices

Performs duties to ensure department meets expectations and deadlines

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responds to emergency service calls

Practices safety while performing as part of the service rappel team

Keeps work area organized, clean and free from debris to maintain a safe working environment

Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Interacts daily with employees and supervisors at the YESCO facilities to discuss service projects

Interacts daily with YESCO customers at their location to discuss service projects

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); eight or more years of demonstrated experience in electrical sign service; four or more years of demonstrated experience in power tool operation, welding, electrical, or related areas and completion of the YESCO or other electrical sign service apprenticeship program; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to read, interpret, and apply specification documents, government coding document information, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to apply geometric and algebraic mathematical calculations

Ability to move, lift, and carry materials, equipment, parts, and completed projects

Ability to communicate effectively

Valid CDL Driver’s License

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is typically performed outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb; rappel; kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. Must be able to occasionally move objects in excess of 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities include: distance vision, clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; and ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

We maintain a drug free workplace. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.