Job Title: Water Utility Electrician
Location: Dallas TX
Job Type: Full time
Job Description:
Overview
The Water Utility Electrician installs repairs and maintains the electrical equipment and fixtures of city buildings and facilities (e.g. airport field lighting exhibit booths city buildings pump stations civil defense sirens traffic signal lighting water and wastewater plants) in compliance with federal state and city codes to ensure quality electrical service.
1 Troubleshoots electrical and/or electronic apparatus motors controls and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
2 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.
3 Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards.
4 Reads blueprints or electrical diagrams to determine locations of equipment and conformance to building and safety codes.
5 Tests circuits and electric components to locate broken connections or defective currentcontrol mechanisms.
6 Connects pulls and lays wires according to diagrams to install and repair fixtures.
7 Trains apprentice electricians and/or small crew of helpers in electrical systems installation and repair procedures to ensure work is accomplished according to specifications.
8 Documents maintenance and repair activities to provide accurate records of work performed.
9 Regular reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
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Valid drivers license with good driving record.
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Current State of Texas Journeyman (or higher) Electricians License.
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Some positions may require a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Drivers License.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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May be subject to evening and weekend shifts.
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May be subject to inclement weather conditions.
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May be subject to twentyfour (24) hour emergency callouts