Electrician

Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Transit is seeking an Electrician to handle installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in facilities across various locations. The role offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and pension plans, contributing to a supportive work environment. Candidates should have completed an accredited electrical apprenticeship and possess at least four years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical coverage with two HMO options

Dental coverage with MetLife PPO

Vision coverage with allowance for frames and lenses

Employer paid life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 annually

Free AC Transit bus pass

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Experience as a journey level electrician in a large plant or heavy maintenance facility (4 years required).

Responsibilities

• Installs, adjusts, inspects, maintains and repairs electrical lighting, power circuits, fixtures, and motors.
• Documents tasks on work orders and maintains shop area.
• Builds positive working relationships with co-workers and the public.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

Completion of accredited electrical apprenticeship program

Completion of 12th grade

Job description

Salary : $98,800.00 - $109,803.20 Annually

Job Type : Regular Full Time

Job Number : 25-00155

Location : Hayward or Richmond, Emeryville and Oakland, CA

Department : Maint-Senior Management

Closing : 6 / 29 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Summary

AC Transit is currently recruiting for the position of Electrician. Under general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, this position, performs skilled electrical work in connection with the installation, maintenance, repair and alteration of electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Performs other related duties as required.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at one of the largest bus agencies in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an outstanding benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan.

Representative Functions

• Maintains, modifies and repairs electrical related District facilities and equipment.
• Locates and obtains necessary parts; maintains fire alarm systems, entrance / exit gates, exhaust fans, and related equipment.
• Installs, adjusts, inspects, maintains and repairs electrical lighting, power circuits, fixtures, motors, generating equipment and other related equipment.
• Orders and obtains supplies and tools used in repair and maintenance.
• Tests and repairs various types of relays and regulators, fixtures, circuits and motors and related equipment.
• Cleans and maintains shop area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Documents tasks on work orders.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

Training / Education : Equivalent to completion of 12th grade and the completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program.

Experience : Four (4) years experience as a journey level electrician in a large plant or heavy maintenance facility.

Special Requirements : Must be able to handle emergency situations or after-hours work as required.

License / Certification : Must possess a certificate of completion from an accredited electrical apprenticeship program; must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License and meet the District's driving standards.

Additional Information

THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY IBEW

The Selection Process : The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and / or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.

Benefits : The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits

• Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) : Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
• Dental - MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person / $150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
• Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months - based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
• AC Transit contributes up to $50.00 / month towards an employee's FSA Transit costs
• Free AC Transit Bus Pass
• Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
• Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
• Wellness Program
• AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.

Pension : All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he / she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his / hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace : The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment / examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at

510) 891-4783

The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs : Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, please visit

https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / actransit / jobs / 4966861 / electrician

AC Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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