Water Utility Electrician: Powering City Infrastructure

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

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Water Utility Electrician to install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment across city facilities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and city codes to deliver quality electrical service.

The role covers building and site electrical systems including airport lighting, pump stations, and traffic signals, with responsibilities ranging from troubleshooting to preventive maintenance, blueprint reading, and apprentice supervision.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Current State of Texas Journeyman Electrician's License.
• Some positions may require a 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.

Education

Valid driver's license with good driving record

Current State of Texas Journeyman Electrician's License

Texas Class A or B CDL may be required

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Water Utility Electrician to install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment across city facilities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and city codes to deliver quality electrical service.

The role covers building and site electrical systems including airport lighting, pump stations, and traffic signals, with responsibilities ranging from troubleshooting to preventive maintenance, blueprint reading, and apprentice supervision.