Public Works Electrician - Powering City Infrastructure

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fresno is seeking skilled Electricians to maintain and enhance vital systems—from streetlights and traffic signals to City-owned facilities and advanced control equipment.

Applicants should have a four-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent, plus one year of journey-level experience; some roles may require a California driver’s license, a Commercial Class B license, and an Electrician’s Certificate of Competency for appointment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized four-year electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing trouble shooting and a wide variety of electrical/electronic repairs and installation work.
• Six (6) years of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing trouble shooting and a wide variety of electrical/electronic repairs and installation work may be acceptable as equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade electrical systems, conduits, wiring, and fixtures across City facilities
• Maintain and repair lighting, power, heating, and fire alarm systems
• Service, troubleshoot, and overhaul traffic signal controllers and electronic components
• Diagnose and repair motors, generators, pumps, and related electrical equipment
• Test, locate, and resolve issues in electrical circuits and systems
• Perform overhead repairs using aerial boom equipment and replace damaged cables and fixtures
• Conduct preventative maintenance on 15kV substations, switchgear, transformers, and breakers
• Program, calibrate, and repair PLCs, VFDs, fiber optics, and process control instrumentation
• Utilize trade tools and safety practices to complete work efficiently and safely
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical installations

Safety practices

Reading diagrams

Education

Four-year electrical apprenticeship

Job description

City of Fresno is seeking skilled Electricians to maintain and enhance vital systems—from streetlights and traffic signals to City-owned facilities and advanced control equipment.

Applicants should have a four-year electrical apprenticeship or equivalent, plus one year of journey-level experience; some roles may require a California driver’s license, a Commercial Class B license, and an Electrician’s Certificate of Competency for appointment.