Signal & Lighting Foreman

Definition The top salary range for this position currently reaches $103,309.56, PLUS, an excellent benefits package! The position will receive a 5.0% salary increase in July 2026 and July 2027; bringing the top step salary to $113,898.84.
**THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY.**

Under general direction, performs skilled electrical work; assigns work and supervises subordinate personnel; and performs other work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Supervision is provided by Deputy Director of Public Works & Utilities and/or designee.

Essential Job Functions

Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: ( These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.)

Assigns and inspects the work of an electrical maintenance crew; installs street and parking lot lighting and traffic signal system; uses construction and electrical equipment in installing conduit, junction boxes, standards, signal heads, controllers and repairing timing gears, motors and other fixtures; pulls and splices wire; establishes feed points solenoids, coil relays and small motors; may patrol systems, assuring proper operation and replacing lamps and fuses and making emergency repairs; may inspect construction by contractors; trains new employees; prepares time and job costs records.

Qualification Guidelines

To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities, and enable the individual to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. A typical combination is:

Education and/or Experience:

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; supplemented by training in electrical and electronic theory or related field; at least three years of direct field work experience in electrical work, primarily on traffic signals and street lighting systems and two years at a supervisory level.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of electrical system construction, maintenance and operation; tools and terminology used in electrical construction and repair work; electric and electronics theory; basic procedures and equipment used in street lighting and traffic signal systems.

Ability to:

Diagnose electrical malfunctions and make on the spot repairs; perform skilled electrical construction and repair work; operate electrical tools and contractors equipment; give clear work instructions to other crewmembers. Licenses and Certificates

Possession of valid California Class C Drivers License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required. Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in retrieving and entering data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading work related documents and using the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee generally works in a standard office setting and outdoors. Employee may travel to different locations and may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, noise, vibration, or dust or potentially hazardous chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high and the employee may occasionally be exposed to loud talking and interruptions from telephones and/or members of the public. The nature of the work also requires incumbents to drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions.

NOTE:

The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants must complete an application online prior to the final filing date. Applications will be screened for qualifications, appropriate background, and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process. Successful candidates must achieve a minimum passing score in each of the test components. Applicants will be notified by e-mail as to the test date, time, and location. The examination process will include: Written Examination (Qualifying - Pass/Fail) Oral interview weighted at 100% Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list. ACCOMMODATION: Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Alhambra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.