Master Electrician (Dallas Water Utilities) Civil Service

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at the City of Dallas as a Master Electrician, where you will manage the installation and maintenance of electrical systems across city facilities. This role offers you the chance to lead a skilled team, ensuring safety and compliance while making a tangible impact on the community. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a pension plan, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their careers while serving the public. Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure of a vibrant city while enjoying a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Childcare assistance

Paid time off

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 6 years of electrical work experience required.
• 2 years in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and electrical standards.

Skills

Installation of high voltage equipment

Knowledge of electrical codes

Supervision and leadership

Estimating time and materials

Reading schematic diagrams

Use of hand and power tools

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Tools

Precision testing equipment

Troubleshooting equipment

Job description

Master Electrician (Dallas Water Utilities) Civil Service

Master Electrician (Dallas Water Utilities) Civil Service

Apply locations 1500 MARILLA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 28, 2025 (19 days left to apply) job requisition id 25-22346

Welcome to the City of Dallas!

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.

We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

What do we offer?

A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.

Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Manages and maintains the supply and delivery of electricity and the installation and repair of all types of electrical equipment in city facilities and other venues, such as traffic lights, in a safe, efficient manner for all users.

Job Description

Overview

The Master Electrician performs electrical expertise in the management, maintenance, and delivery of electricity and the installation and repair of all types of electrical equipment in city facilities and other areas of the City.

Essential Functions

1. Designs, oversees, provides electrical expertise, and manages the installation and maintenance of all electrical service needed to provide for user safety and convenience; plans, calculates, and follows electrical loads from blueprints, drawings, or wiring diagrams to connect with electrical circuits and safely install electrical service.

2. Plans, manages, schedules, and assigns crews' duties based on priorities to meet the workload and ensure the work is completed efficiently; monitors scheduling to ensure all work orders and maintenance or repair requests are addressed; participates in personnel management, conflicts, timekeeping, and performance quality.

3. Monitors and inspects the work performed by subordinates in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment to ensure compliance with the Electrical Code, city ordinances, OSHA regulations, and related standards; identifies issues or non-compliant work, addresses problem to ensure safety, and conducts training where needed.

4. Plans, designs, and executes an electrical preventive maintenance program and employs energy conservation measures to help prevent breakdowns of electrical equipment; conducts and attends construction meetings to ensure appropriate electrical standards are followed.

5. Estimates and plans labor, material, and power that will be needed to remodel, repair, and upgrade of electrical systems; ensures each project has the appropriate staff and crew to complete work and monitors equipment inventory, supplies, and materials; gathers quotes and collaborates with contractors and other vendors.

6. Locates underground lines for paving contractors and utility and private companies to ensure no damage is done to underground signal lines and performs special services such as line location, relay testing, and motor surge testing.

7. Appears and testifies in court as an expert witness on behalf of the City of Dallas; provides electrical expertise and knowledge for various cases involving electrical systems or infrastructure.

8. Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of and ability to install, repair, and maintain large high voltage equipment, motors, switchgear.

2. Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations.

3. Ability to supervise, lead, and provide technical expertise to other electricians.

4. Making accurate estimates of time, materials, and labor required for installing equipment or making repairs.

5. Ability to read various complex schematic diagrams and blueprints.

6. Ability to use and instruct in various types of hand tools, power tools, precision testing and/or troubleshooting equipment.

7. Ability to understand technical terminology of the specialization assigned.

8. Customer service and conflict resolution.

9. Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

10. Establishing and maintaining strong and effective relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) years of experience in electrical work

AND

• Two (2) years in a lead worker/supervisory capacity. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above.)

LICENSES:

• City of Dallas, State of Texas or reciprocal Master Electrician License
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• May be subject to work evenings and weekends
• May be subject to inclement weather
• May be subject to twenty-four (24) hour emergency call outs

Salary Range

$64,252.45 - $79,800.20

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.