Master Electrician - Dallas Water Utilities (Civil Service)

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

Job summary

The City of Dallas seeks a Master Electrician for its Water Utilities department. This role involves managing the installation and maintenance of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supervising a team. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a pension plan, while contributing to community service.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in electrical work.
• Two years in a lead worker/supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains electrical supply and delivery.
• Plans and assigns crew duties based on priorities.
• Monitors compliance with electrical codes and regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Education

Master Electrician License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision testing equipment

Job description

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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.

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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.

Overview

Job Description

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 conversation 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.

Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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