ELECTRICIAN

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dearborn is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for the Department of Public Works in Dearborn, MI. This full-time role involves electrical installation, maintenance, and repair for City buildings and structures, with an hourly wage of $32.00–$41.95.

You will test components, prepare cost estimates, and maintain records while meeting safety and attendance expectations. Qualifications include a four-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent education/experience, along with a

Qualifications

• Four-year electrical apprentice program or an associate degree with 3 years of related experience.
• Certification(s) with 3 years of related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Licenses and certifications required or to be acquired per timeline.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, transformers, switches, and related equipment in City buildings.
• Tests electrical components and determines repair needs; performs repairs as needed.
• Prepares estimates for time and material costs for daily work.
• Maintains records of completed work.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance and required meetings.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical maintenance

Electrical repair

Estimating time/materials

Interpersonal communication

Education

Electrical apprenticeship program

Associate’s degree in related field

Certification(s) + 3 years experience

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Code knowledge

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Department of Public Works - Dearborn, MI, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $32.00 - $41.95Hourly, GRADE FLSA STATUS117 Non-Exempt

CLASS SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for performing journeyman-level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work for City buildings and structures.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, transformers, switches, and related equipment and systems in City buildings and structures.
• Tests electrical components and determines repair needs; performs repairs as needed.
• Prepares estimates for time and material costs associated with daily work.
• Maintains records of completed work.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Qualifications: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Four-year electrical apprentice program; or, Associate’s degree and 3 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Journeyman Electrician License
• The following must be acquired within 6 months of hire:
  • Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Air Brake Endorsement
  • Aerial Platform Certification
  • Confined Space Training
  • Work Zone Safety Training
• The following must be acquired within 2 years of hire:
  • Level I Traffic Signal Technician

KNOWLEDGE:

• Electrical principles and practices;
• Applicable tools and equipment;
• Applicable codes and ordinances;
• Occupational hazards and safe work methods and practices;
• Recordkeeping principles.

SKILLS:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment;
• Estimating time and material costs;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with the general public and others to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work:

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to mechanical parts, inadequate lighting, work space restricts movement, and travel.