Electrician

City-of-Leander,-Texa; Leander (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Leander operates and maintains its water and wastewater utility systems, requiring skilled electricians to install, troubleshoot, and service electrical equipment across facilities. The role includes after-hours on-call responses and compliance with safety and DOT testing requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Journeyman license, a high school diploma or GED, and several years of related electrical experience, with a focus on safety, code compliance, and reliable operation of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience or on the job training as an Apprentice Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Electrician.
• Valid Texas Driver's License or equivalent from any US state (Approximately 75% of time driving a company vehicle).
• Journeyman Electrician License through TDLR or equivalent.
• Must have a basic first aid certificate or must obtain one within 6 months of the hire date and must maintain appropriate licenses and certificates.

Responsabilités

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, tests and maintains emergency generators, power distribution systems and various electrical systems, components and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Identifies defective equipment and repairs or replaces equipment.
• Inspect repairs and maintains electronic devices.
• Responds to emergency service calls for electrical services or repairs.
• Assists other trades workers in troubleshooting facility problems.
• Determines the need for electrical system parts and supplies; orders and maintains adequate stock levels.
• Performs work in accordance with local and national electrical codes and regulations.
• Cleans, maintains tools and equipment. Loads and unloads trucks.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use.
• Determines the cost and type of materials needed for electrical projects.
• The ability to perform on-call duties by responding to water or wastewater facilities/equipment failures 24/7; repair issues at night or during storm events where electrical and mechanical failure can occur.

Connaissances

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Emergency response

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Driver's license

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician License

Associates degree preferred

Outils

Electrical testing equipment

Power distribution systems

Description du poste

Operates and maintains the City's water and wastewater utility systems, including plant equipment, lift stations, and electrical components. This role requires technical expertise in safety procedures and system service to ensure efficient operations. Candidates must participate in an "on-call" rotation, respond to after-hours emergencies, and comply with DOT random drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Friday, 6:30 am to 10:30 am. Work schedule is subject to change.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, tests and maintains emergency generators, power distribution systems and various electrical systems, components and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Identifies defective equipment and repairs or replaces equipment.
• Inspect repairs and maintains electronic devices.
• Responds to emergency service calls for electrical services or repairs.
• Assists other trades workers in troubleshooting facility problems.
• Determines the need for electrical system parts and supplies; orders and maintains adequate stock levels.
• Performs work in accordance with local and national electrical codes and regulations.
• Cleans, maintains tools and equipment. Loads and unloads trucks.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use.
• Determines the cost and type of materials needed for electrical projects.
• The ability to perform on-call duties by responding to water or wastewater facilities/equipment failures 24/7; repair issues at night or during storm events where electrical and mechanical failure can occur.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience or on the job training as an Apprentice Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Electrician.

Required Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Texas Driver's License or equivalent from any US state (Approximately 75% of time driving a company vehicle).
• Journeyman Electrician License through TDLR or equivalent.
• Must have a basic first aid certificate or must obtain one within 6 months of the hire date and must maintain appropriate licenses and certificates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TCEQ Class "I" Collection License and/or a TCEQ "D" Water License
• Five or more years of related work experience or on the job training as an Apprentice Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Electrician.
• Associates degree or higher in a related field.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the general public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e., early-mornings, afternoons, evenings, and late-nights shifts, weekends).
• Must be able to wear city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment, steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.
• Workers must be in compliance with safety procedures and usage of safety equipment.
• Workers must be able to follow safety procedures and usage of safety equipment to ensure personal, public, and personnel safety.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment tools and vehicles safely.
• Possess basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, heavy (vehicular) construction equipment, pumps and equipment used in and around water and wastewater systems. Possess familiarity with hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, structures and buildings.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle and feel items, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.