Water Utility Electrician — Build & Maintain Critical City Systems

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas’ Water Utility is hiring an Electrician to install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment across city buildings and facilities, from airport lighting to water treatment plants, all in compliance with federal, state, and city codes.

Candidates must hold a Texas Journeyman Electrician license (or higher) and a valid driver's license; some roles may require a Class A/B CDL. Evening, weekend shifts and 24-hour emergency call-outs may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Current State of Texas Journeyman (or higher) Electrician's License.
• Some positions may require a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots electrical and/or electronic apparatus, motors, controls, and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical equipment such as control circuits, lighting circuits, motors, switch gear for new, temporary and existing construction and ensures equipment conforms to electrical and safety codes.
• Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards.
• Reads blueprints or electrical diagrams to determine locations of equipment and conformance to building and safety codes.
• Tests circuits and electric components to locate broken connections or defective current-control mechanisms.
• Connects, pulls, and lays wires according to diagrams to install and repair fixtures.
• Trains apprentice electricians and/or small crew of helpers in electrical systems installation and repair procedures to ensure work is accomplished according to specifications.
• Documents maintenance and repair activities to provide accurate records of work performed.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

Job description

City of Dallas’ Water Utility is hiring an Electrician to install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment across city buildings and facilities, from airport lighting to water treatment plants, all in compliance with federal, state, and city codes.

Candidates must hold a Texas Journeyman Electrician license (or higher) and a valid driver's license; some roles may require a Class A/B CDL. Evening, weekend shifts and 24-hour emergency call-outs may be required.