Roadway Electrician - 24/7 Field & Lighting Expert

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Inc.; Hickorytown (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in Plymouth Meeting, PA is seeking an electrician skilled in installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across our District 4 Maintenance Building.

You will read blueprints, inspect equipment, and respond to emergencies 24/7/365. This full‑time, hourly position requires a valid Class B CDL or CDL learner permit and a DOT Medical Certificate, with a Union Local 77 workforce.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Completion of electrical technical training at an accredited technical school.
• Three (3) years of experience with a commercial/residential balance as an electrician; or five (5) years of documented electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs and installs electric motors, relays, conductors, pumps, heaters, fans, air conditioners, electric services, distribution centers, breaker panels, card control devices, emergency generators, switch gears, transformers, roadway lighting, tunnel lighting, general lighting, conduit and associated wiring.
• Locates and corrects power failures and short circuits.
• Estimates time and materials needed for projects.
• Inspects, isolates, troubleshoots and repairs electrical malfunctions using various test instruments.
• Inspects completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and safety codes.
• Operates an aerial lift and works at heights.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches and prints.
• Must be available 24/7/365 for emergency response.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical safety

Customer service

Problem solving

Regular attendance

Reliability

Quality control

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

Electrical technical training certificate

Job description

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in Plymouth Meeting, PA is seeking an electrician skilled in installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across our District 4 Maintenance Building.

You will read blueprints, inspect equipment, and respond to emergencies 24/7/365. This full‑time, hourly position requires a valid Class B CDL or CDL learner permit and a DOT Medical Certificate, with a Union Local 77 workforce.