Electrician-DPW

Racine; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension program

HSA

Generous time off

Job summary

The City of Racine is seeking an Electrician to perform installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical control systems for City infrastructure and buildings. Work includes street lighting, traffic signals, and power distribution in all weather conditions.

Requires five years' experience as a master or journeyman electrician and a Wisconsin Class A CDL. On-call duties, safety compliance, and ability to work from an aerial truck are essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical fixtures, traffic signals, street lighting equipment and control panels.
• Maintain electrical systems for City bridges and City buildings under DPW.
• Plan installations to minimize power problems and ensure compliance with codes.
• Test continuity of circuitry using standardized instruments and troubleshoot faults.

Skills

On-call availability

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

Written & oral instructions

Communication

Aerial truck operation

Education

Journeyman electrician

Wisconsin Class A CDL

Tools

Aerial truck

Electrical testing equipment

Blueprints / electrical drawings

Cranes / hoisting equipment

Job description

Job Description

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. Learn more and apply today! 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.

CONTINUOUS POSTING UNTIL POSITION FILLED

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.

Essential Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

City Employee Benefits - 2026

• Health Insurance
  • 92.5% of the Premium is paid by the City of Racine - either single or family.
  • Centivo administers the PPO Plans that are offered. You can chose from two high-deductible health plans and one low-deductible health plan, with two different networks offered.
  • CVS Caremark administers our prescription plan
  • Payment of $50 per month to employees who waive health coverage
• Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
  • A Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) is a tax beneficial savings account that can be used in conjunction with a qualified High – Deductible Health Plan. The funds put into an H.S.A. may be used on future, eligible health care expenses without any taxation. The City makes a prorated, one-time contribution to an employee’s Health Savings Account, with the amount of the contribution determined at the time of hire.
  • The maximum contribution amounts are determined by the IRS each year.
• Racine Employee Health & Wellness Center
  • The Employee Health and Wellness Center run by Ascension Wisconsin is available to you and your dependent(s) if enrolled in the medical insurance
  • It provides comprehensive services including clinic visits, health coaching, and preventative exams and health screenings.
• Life Insurance
  • City provides one unit equal to your annual earnings
  • Employee may buy additional insurance – each unit is equal to your annual earnings.
  • Maximum additional life insurance is four units; For a total of five (5) units at the maximum coverage.
  • Cost depends on age and annual salary
  • Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance is available – maximum coverage is $20,000 for spouse and $10,000 for dependents, cost is $3.20 per month or half for $1.60/month
• Pension
  • Wisconsin Retirement System, the contribution rate for 2026 is 14.4% Funded 50% by the City of Racine and 50% by the employee.
  • Rates can change per year depending upon what is approved through WRS.
• Vacation
  • Less than 4 years of continuous service – 96 hours
  • At least 4 years but less than 9 years of continuous service – 136
  • At least 9 years but less than 14 years of continuous service – 176
  • At least 14 years but less than 21 years of continuous service – 216
  • At least 21 years of continuous service – 256
  • You may carry over up to 80 hours into the next year.
  • During the first calendar year of employment, new employees shall earn vacation on a prorated basis based on the new employee’s start date.
• Holidays
  • 13 paid holidays, 12 scheduled and 1 floating
• Sick Leave
  • Accrues at the rate of 1 day per full month worked.
• Casual Days
  • You can earn up to 4 casual days based off the amount of sick time that you have accrued.
  • You are also eligible for an additional casual day if you use 16 hours or less of sick time in the preceding year.
• Dental Insurance
  • MetLife administers our dental plan with two options available to employees (Basic plan or Advanced plan). Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.
  • The City of Racine pays for the Basic Employee premium if you are enrolled in the medical insurance.
• Vision Insurance
  • Superior Vision administers our vision plan with one option. Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.
• Flexible Spending Plans
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts administered by Health Equity.
  • The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS each year.
• Short Term Disability Policy
  • Automatically enrolled in a short-term disability insurance policy through MetLife, excludes Water and Wastewater Utility Employees.
  • 70% of annual income, up to 13 weeks with a maximum benefit of $2,000 weekly.
• Employee Assistance Program
  • The City of Racine offers an employee assistance program through Advocate Aurora.
• Parental Leave
  • 320 hours of paid parental leave, if eligible for FMLA. Water and Wastewater Utility employees are eligible for 80 hours.
• Deferred Compensation
  • Provided through Nationwide, Security Benefit (RPA/The Standard) or Wisconsin Deferred Comp.
• Supplemental Insurance
  • Provided through AFLAC Funded by payroll deduction
  • Accident, Hospital & Cancer policies are available
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • $4,000 per year, or 80% of the employee's total tuition cost, whichever is lower.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • The PSLF Program promotes full-time public sector employment. Public Employees, may qualify for public service loan forgiveness after making 120 payments toward their student loans while working full-time in public service. This means that nurses, policeman, firefighters, public health, and government employees can be eligible for participation. The Forgiveness Program was designed uniquely to provide relief to those who are doing the best for our communities every day. To find out if you qualify for a forgiveness program call 866-706-5005.
• Wellness Incentive
  • Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan who complete the Wellness Incentive requirements are eligible to receive $200, spouses receive $100.
• Fitness Reimbursement
  • Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan are eligible for 50% reimbursement of their annual membership fee up to a maximum of $200 per household.
  • Reimbursement also includes fitness classes and weight reduction programs.
• City of Racine Residency
  • City of Racine employees that are non-represented are eligible for a 4% per hour pay differential if you provide proof that you are City of Racine resident.
  • City of Racine residency pay differential rates are different for:
  • Racine Police Association – 3% differential rate
  • Local 321 Firefighter Union – 3% differential rate
  • Transit Union – 2% differential rate
  • You can receive additional City contribution into your H.S.A. account if you are a City of Racine Resident. Residency contributions are based on what