ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE WORKER 1 (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING)

Position Overview

This employee constructs, installs, modifies, maintains, services, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical traffic aids (traffic signals, streetlights, school flashers, etc.) and their accessories (poles, pole foundations, span wires, electrical circuits, fixtures, controls, overhead signage, etc.) in the City’s right-of-way. (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Key Responsibilities

• Installs and modifies conduit, poles, circuits, and hardware for new or existing installations; digs trenches or holes; and builds forms using wood or metal.
• Installs, replaces, tests, troubleshoots, adjusts, and repairs lighting fixtures of all types by making the necessary wiring connections and splices.
• Installs new and/or temporary aerial lines or replaces damaged aerial lines.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, or replaces damaged and defective wiring.
• Prepares line or schematic drawings to notify supervision of changes in circuits, wiring connections, and switching.
• Maintains complete electrical control systems by inspecting, adjusting, cleaning, testing, and repairing components.
• Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs electrically operated controllers; installs or replaces wiring in traffic control boxes.
• Coordinates electrical work with mechanical maintenance workers to assure that work is completed correctly.
• Drives light and heavy trucks, including bucket trucks and aerial trucks, to work sites as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: Two years of full-time, paid experience in basic electrical repair or maintenance work OR successfully completed at least two years of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program.
• Education: Completion of a full trade school program (high school level) in electrical or electronic repair/maintenance OR 12 credit hours of electrical maintenance and repair courses through an accredited college level program. (Transcript must be attached)
• Requirements: Must have a Valid Drivers License; must acquire a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement; must successfully complete Core Safety Training, Safety Fundamentals Personal Qualifying System (PQS) Training, and Electrical Fundamentals (PQS) Training; and be willing to work on irregular, rotating, split, or night shifts with the ability to respond to emergency calls.
• Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of basic arithmetic, electrical testing equipment, safety precautions (including industrial first aid such as CPR and treatment for electrical burns or shock), electrical circuit principles (parallel and series), wiring methods, and protective devices; skill in using general construction tools, electrical tools, and small power tools; and the ability to read and interpret electrical and construction drawings, work safely at heights and in confined spaces, and effectively direct on-the-job training for new employees.
• Supervision Exercised: Directs and orients new workers assigned to assist on projects to familiarize them with equipment, work locations, and work procedures while ensuring safety.