Electrician

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a journeyman electrician to install, repair, and maintain electrical systems across city facilities. Under minimum supervision, you will service electrical equipment and fixtures, respond to emergencies, and work various shifts including nights or weekends.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, four years of electrical maintenance experience (municipal preferred), and a Texas Journeyman Electrician license (or higher) with a valid Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Four years of electrical maintenance experience, municipal environment preferred.
• Equivalencies: On-the-job training + Journeyman exam meets requirements.
• Associates degree + 2 years experience meets requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and fixtures in City of Dallas properties.
• Perform journeyman level electrical services under supervision.
• Handle varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and/or 24/7 emergency call out.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Technical tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician exam

Associates degree in electrical wiring/technology + 2 years experience

Job description

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Job Summary

Under minimum supervision, performs journeyman level electrician services installing, repairing, and maintaining the electrical equipment and fixtures of the City of Dallas properties and facilities.

Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED
• EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience performing electrical maintenance and technical tasks, preferably in a municipal environment

EQUIVALENCIES

• Four (4) years of on-the-job training under the supervision of a master electrician and a successful completion of the Journeyman Electrician examination will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Associates degree (or higher) in an electrical wiring or technology field plus two (2) years of stated experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid Class C driver’s license.
• Applicants with a Class C driver’s license issued by a state other than Texas, must obtain a Texas Class C driver's license within probationary period.
• Must have State of Texas Journeyman (or higher) Electrician's License.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to inclement weather conditions.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to assist with the installation of electrical work under the supervision of a master, senior, journeyman electrician, or residential wireman.
• Subject to varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and/or twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call out.
• Subject to inclement weather conditions.

Salary Range

$25.12 - $28.85 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

Questions? Contact our recruiting departments: Civil Service - [e-mail] Talent - Acquisition [e-mail]