Electrician-DPW

Racine; Hall (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Pension program

HSA

Generous time off

Job summary

The City of Racine’s Department of Public Works seeks a skilled Electrician to install, repair and troubleshoot electrical control systems and equipment across the city, including street lights, signals, bridges, and City Hall buildings.

This full‑time, on‑site role requires five years of progressive installation and repair experience and a valid Wisconsin Class A CDL or ability to obtain within three months; on‑call 24/7 availability is required.

Qualifications

• Master or Journeyman electrician status with five years of progressive installation and repair experience.
• Valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within three months.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs electrical fixtures, traffic signals, street lighting equipment, control panels, timers and assorted electrical equipment.
• Maintains electrical systems for City bridges and buildings under the DPW.
• Performs work on City Hall, Safety Building, City Hall Annex and Memorial Hall.
• Plans new or modified installations to minimize power problems and ensure code compliance.
• Performs repairs using blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Connects power cables to equipment, lighting fixtures, and motors.
• Tests circuitry with standard instruments to ensure safety and compatibility.
• Troubleshoots problem areas and repairs faulty equipment or systems.
• Must be able to work in all outside weather conditions and on ladders/trucks.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

On-call readiness

Aerial truck operation

Blueprint reading

Education

Master or Journeyman electrician

Job description

CONTINUOUS POSTING UNTIL POSITION FILLED

We offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension program, HSA, and generous time off. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range.

The Electrician position is a part of the Department of Public Works (DPW). DPW provides direct services to the City of Racine residents by maintaining various pieces of infrastructure around the City. The Electricians are very important to the City of Racine. They perform installation, repair and troubleshooting of electrical control systems and equipment all around the City of Racine including, but not limited to; maintaining street lights and signalized intersections.

Position Purpose:

Performs installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical control systems and equipment, and conducts work within the City’s core buildings, including City Hall, the Safety Building, the City Hall Annex, and Memorial Hall.

• Installs and repairs electrical fixtures, traffic signals, street lighting equipment, control panels, timers and assorted electrical equipment including electronic controls.
• Maintains electrical systems for City bridges and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works.
• Perform work on the City's core buildings including City Hall, Safety Building, City Hall Annex and Memorial Hall.
• Plans new or modified installations to minimize power problems and provide consistency with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Performs various repair and replacement duties utilizing blue prints and electrical drawings.
• Connect power cables to equipment, lighting fixtures, and electrical motors.
• Test continuity of circuitry to insure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using standardized instruments.
• Troubleshoot problem areas utilizing electrical knowledge and experience to repair faulty equipment or systems.
• Must maintain a consistent and reliable attendance pattern.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work in all outside weather conditions.
• Must be able to work on stepladders, extension ladders and aerial trucks.

• Must be able to work in areas of high voltage gear and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Live within thirty minutes of any point within the City of Racine to respond to on-call duty preferred.
• Knowledge of the methods and modern practices involved in installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of power sources, equipment and, electrical accessories.
• Ability to logically solve problems of moderate difficulty with a minimum of supervision and direction.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact when dealing with the general public and others.
• Ability to operate and work from an aerial truck.

Special Requirements:

• Availability for twenty-four hour on-call duty including weekends and holidays for a week at a time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master or Journeyman electrician status with five years of progressive installation and repair experience required.
• Valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within a three month period.

Physical Demands of the Position:

• Physical ability to maneuver and install traffic signal and streetlight poles using a crane.
• Standing, kneeling, walking, sitting and stooping.
• Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.
• Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

Equipment Used:

• Aerial truck, service truck, dump truck, fork lift, cranes, electrician hand tools, drills, cutting tools, large hand tools used in dismantling and reconstructing traffic signals and streetlights, computers and associated testing equipment related to the electronic field.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.