Electrician Journeyman, (B254120-2), 206, Water Treatment

Electrician

Performs skilled electrician's work to provide a safe and reliable electrical environment in the plants and booster stations. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Inspects control panel, junction boxes, and mission control box to check for proper functionality.
• Troubleshoots systems; tests, locates problems, and repairs electrical circuits and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance in control panels; cleans junction boxes, checks voltage and amperage, and inspects fuses, relays, and wiring connections.
• Repairs and / or replaces equipment as needed.
• Maintains inventory of electrical supplies; prepares reports and maintains records.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements and Work Environment :

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures :

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments :

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements :

Travel Position will require the employee to travel :

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.