Senior Electrician

City of South Gate; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Gate is seeking a Senior Electrician under general supervision to perform advanced, complex electrical work across building systems, street lighting, traffic signals, water production electrical systems, and standby generators. The role also provides technical guidance and mentoring to Electricians and supports the Lead Electrician with coordination, training, and quality control.

This position requires a high school diploma and four years of electrical experience, a California

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible electrical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems.
• Inspects wiring and equipment for safe condition and need for replacement.
• Installs and repairs street lighting, flood lighting, and traffic signal systems; uses aerial lifts and heavy equipment.
• Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, plans and sketches; completes related records.
• Drives/operates City vehicles required in performance of duties.

Skills

Advanced electrical work

Troubleshooting complex systems

Mentoring/Technical guidance

Reading wiring diagrams

Communication skills

Tools

Megger testers

Voltmeters

Ammeters

Ohmmeters

Aerial lifts

Crane equipment

Job description

Under general supervision, performs advanced skilled electrical work and serves as a technical resource for the Electrical Division; installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide variety of complex electrical systems including building electrical systems, street lighting systems, traffic signal systems, water production electrical systems, and standby generator systems; provides technical guidance and mentoring to Electricians; assists the Lead Electrician and Electrical Supervisor with work coordination, training, and quality control; operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment, aerial boom lift equipment and power equipment; performs related duties as required.

Class Characteristics

The Senior Electrician is a classification distinguished from Electrician classifications by its responsibility to perform advanced, complex, and specialized electrical work and to provide technical guidance and mentoring to lower-level staff. This classification bridges the gap between Electricians and the Lead Electrician by assuming increased responsibility for troubleshooting, system diagnostics, training support, and coordination of work activities, without full supervisory authority. The Senior Electrician classification replaces the Journey Electrician classification.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Electrical Supervisor or Lead Electrician.

Supervision Exercised

May exercise technical direction and provide on-the-job training and mentoring to Electricians. Does not exercise formal supervisory authority.

Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; and reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs advanced installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems; maintains, installs and repairs conduits, lighting circuits, panels, regulators, generators, relays, circuit breakers, switch boxes and electrical fixtures according to codes; inspects wiring and equipment for safe condition and need for replacement.

Installs, repairs, and maintains street lighting, flood lighting systems, and traffic signal/control systems; installs and replaces streetlight poles; uses aerial lifts and heavy equipment to repair and replace components; repairs and replaces underground circuits, lamps, ballasts and disconnects; may require entrenching and trenching.

Installs and repairs public address and intercommunications systems, instrumentations systems, electronic supervisory systems, control apparatus for electrical installations and associated electrical equipment.

Performs advanced diagnostics using specialized testing equipment, including, but not limited to, circuits for shorts, grounds, open conditions and proper insulation; operates electrical test equipment such as meggers, voltmeters, ammeters and ohmmeters.

Maintains and repairs more complex heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and electrical components; installs and maintains thermostat controls, ducts, compressors, electric furnaces, and control components.

Maintains and repairs electrical motors at well pumps and other related equipment related to water production electrical systems; maintains and repairs electric devices, motors, small generators, controls and panels; repairs portable electrical tools and other small or portable electric equipment.

Provides technical guidance and mentoring; assists with work coordination and quality assurance; completes work orders and documentation; prepares work estimates for time, materials and labor; reads and interprets wiring diagrams, plans and sketches; completes related records on work performed.

Drives/operates a variety of City vehicles required in the performance of duties.

May work standby or emergency assignments.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible electrical experience is required.

Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record is required at the time of, and throughout, employment in this position.

The following certification(s) is required within 12 months of hire, as a condition of passing probation, and as a condition of continued employment: Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment; and IMSA Level I Traffic Signal Technician Certificate and Work Zone Safety Certificate. The following certification(s) is required within 24 months of hire, as a condition of passing probation (probation shall be extended until such time all certifications are acquired), and as a condition of continued employment: IMSA Level II Traffic Signal Technician Certificate and Roadway Lighting Certificate; and NCCCO Crane Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in advanced electrical construction andmaintenance; operation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal and street lighting systems; applicable electrical and building codes; safety laws and regulations related to electrical work and traffic control systems; record-keeping techniques; basic computer applications.

Ability to: Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics; troubleshoot complex electrical systems; operate power tools and specialized equipment; prepare estimates for time and materials; perform mathematical calculations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; work at heights; maintain accurate records.

Skill in: Provide technical guidance and mentoring; prioritize work assignments; maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public; work independently on complex assignments; support team-based operations.

California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System

An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of South Gate. An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of South Gate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability (mental or physical), medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, or pregnancy), sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), or military or veteran status in its employment actions, policies, procedures, or practices.

The City of South Gate

The City of South Gate is a busy urban community consisting of residential, commercial, and industrial development, spread over 7.41 square miles. It is currently ranked the 79th largest city in California with a population of approximately 97,000. Strategically located along the 710 freeway, the City is just 12 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.