City of West Allis, WI
City of West Allis, WI is hiring: Electrician in West Allis
City of West Allis, WI, West Allis, WI, US
Salary: $32.63 - $42.00 Hourly
Location : West Allis, WI
Job Type: Permanent full time
Job Number: 25025-00333
Department: Public Works Department
Division: DPW Electrical
Opening Date: 08/22/2025
Description
Join us as an Electrician for the City of West Allis and help keep our lights on and our streets safe!
We are looking for a Certified Journeyman or Master Electrician who enjoys working outdoors. In this role, you will maintain, inspect, and repair electrical wiring systems and equipment. Your responsibilities will include managing street lighting, lighting services in parks, playgrounds, and parking lots, and lighting for public services and buildings. You will also be tasked with installing and maintaining the traffic control system throughout the city.
This position requires that our candidates be available to work nights, weekends, overtime, and unusual hours in case of emergencies, and participate in rotational watch duty when assigned. Additionally, they must possess emotional intelligence, a strong work ethic, accountability, and initiative to fulfill the role's responsibilities effectively.
This position guarantees regular work and requires only local travel within West Allis. The starting hourly rate for this position begins at $32.63 to $42.00 based on education, experience, and certifications. We offer an exceptional benefits package, which includes contributory medical insurance, fully paid dental coverage, a contributory dual pension program, generous paid time off, and a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 for qualified candidates. You do NOT want to miss this opportunity!
Examples of Duties
Install, modify, repair, load, and test electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, outlets, fixtures, switches, switchboards, panel boards, transformers, and other devices to ensure they operate safely and correctly. Test, repair, or replace parts of worn-out equipment like motors, generators, storage batteries, and timing devices. Perform preventive maintenance tasks, such as inspecting, cleaning, oiling, adjusting electrical systems, and locating underground cables as part of the Diggers Hotline Network.
For low- and high-voltage systems, troubleshoot cable issues, find shorts, opens, grounds, electrolysis damage, capacitance imbalances, or cable breaks using tools like voltmeters, ohmmeters, meggers, and thumpers. String and pull wires to ensure proper tension and sag, install and pull cables underground, splice and connect wires, and repair or replace streetlight poles, bases, and luminaires. Maintain and replace beacon lights on City water towers, direct the raising of poles, inspect transformers and switches, check transformer temperatures, and test insulating oil for breakdowns and contamination.
Responsible for checking voltage at secondary terminals and repairing defective, loose, or corroded connections. They operate primary circuit cutout mechanisms and handle necessary repairs and replacements. Maintain low-voltage control cabinets, including replacing breakers, repairing contractors, and maintaining time clocks. Knowledgeable in sketch circuits, estimating costs, and ordering materials and supplies.
Engage safely from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and maintenance manuals to plan and lay out electrical lines, circuits, systems, and controls. They suggest improvements to procedures to enhance efficiency and support planning and innovation initiatives. They attend work regularly, communicate clearly and truthfully, testify in court when needed, drive designated vehicles lawfully while performing their duties, and travel across various properties within their jurisdiction. They may also perform other assigned duties.
Qualifications
Our Electrician must be available to work nights, weekends, occasional overtime, and at odd hours when emergencies require such duty, and to serve on rotational watch duty when assigned, and possess the emotional intelligence, work ethic, accountability, and initiative to perform the duties of the position effectively.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Technical Skills:
Candidates must be high school or trade school graduates (or equivalent) and have completed an approved electrical apprenticeship, with at least five years of recent paid work experience. Alternatively, individuals may qualify with a high school or trade school diploma (or equivalent) and at least six years of recent paid work experience as a journey-level electrician. The experience should be comprehensive enough to demonstrate the electrical knowledge and skills required for the job.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Electrician Level I: Possession of a valid Journeyman Certification or Industrial Journeyman Electrician Certificate by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services with up to 3 years of experience.
Electrician Level II: Certification as a Master Electrician with the State of Wisconsin and at least 3 years of experience.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Medical - The City covers 88% of the premium with HRA
FREE dental insurance
FREE life insurance
Participate in Wisconsin's Retirement Fund, with the city contributing 6% annually.
Holiday Pay (up to 9 days)
Paid time off (up to 25 days annually to start)
Paid Training - We Invest in Our Employees!
Opportunities for advancement
Annual salary increases
Student Loan Repayment Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Educational Bonuses - just for completing a certification/training done on the city's time!
Federal Loan Forgiveness
Paid Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Employee Happy Hour
And
The City of West Allis is an Equal Opportunity/ADA/Affirmative Action Employer, as well as a Drug-Free Workplace.
Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund* and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program* with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program. For more detailed benefit information click here.
*The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
01
Do you currently hold a Journey Level or Master Electrician certification?
02
Do you have an acceptable driving record per City Policy (no more than two moving violations in the last 18 months and no more than three moving violations within the last 36 months; no more than one chargeable accident within the last 18 months and no more than two chargeable accidents within the past 36 months; no more than six (6) demerit points within the past 12 months; no driving under the influence (Wis. Stat. 346.63) or reckless driving (Wis. Stat. 346.62) convictions within the past five years)?
03
Do you possess a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License, Class B, C with air brakes and Tanker (N) endorsement?
04
If you do not possess a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License, Class B, C with airbrakes and Tanker (N) endorsement, are you agreeable to obtaining such within 12 months of appointment?
Required Question
Location : West Allis, WI
Job Type: Permanent full time
Job Number: 25025-00333
Department: Public Works Department
Division: DPW Electrical
Opening Date: 08/22/2025
Description
Join us as an Electrician for the City of West Allis and help keep our lights on and our streets safe!
We are looking for a Certified Journeyman or Master Electrician who enjoys working outdoors. In this role, you will maintain, inspect, and repair electrical wiring systems and equipment. Your responsibilities will include managing street lighting, lighting services in parks, playgrounds, and parking lots, and lighting for public services and buildings. You will also be tasked with installing and maintaining the traffic control system throughout the city.
This position requires that our candidates be available to work nights, weekends, overtime, and unusual hours in case of emergencies, and participate in rotational watch duty when assigned. Additionally, they must possess emotional intelligence, a strong work ethic, accountability, and initiative to fulfill the role's responsibilities effectively.
This position guarantees regular work and requires only local travel within West Allis. The starting hourly rate for this position begins at $32.63 to $42.00 based on education, experience, and certifications. We offer an exceptional benefits package, which includes contributory medical insurance, fully paid dental coverage, a contributory dual pension program, generous paid time off, and a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 for qualified candidates. You do NOT want to miss this opportunity!
Examples of Duties
Install, modify, repair, load, and test electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, outlets, fixtures, switches, switchboards, panel boards, transformers, and other devices to ensure they operate safely and correctly. Test, repair, or replace parts of worn-out equipment like motors, generators, storage batteries, and timing devices. Perform preventive maintenance tasks, such as inspecting, cleaning, oiling, adjusting electrical systems, and locating underground cables as part of the Diggers Hotline Network.
For low- and high-voltage systems, troubleshoot cable issues, find shorts, opens, grounds, electrolysis damage, capacitance imbalances, or cable breaks using tools like voltmeters, ohmmeters, meggers, and thumpers. String and pull wires to ensure proper tension and sag, install and pull cables underground, splice and connect wires, and repair or replace streetlight poles, bases, and luminaires. Maintain and replace beacon lights on City water towers, direct the raising of poles, inspect transformers and switches, check transformer temperatures, and test insulating oil for breakdowns and contamination.
Responsible for checking voltage at secondary terminals and repairing defective, loose, or corroded connections. They operate primary circuit cutout mechanisms and handle necessary repairs and replacements. Maintain low-voltage control cabinets, including replacing breakers, repairing contractors, and maintaining time clocks. Knowledgeable in sketch circuits, estimating costs, and ordering materials and supplies.
Engage safely from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and maintenance manuals to plan and lay out electrical lines, circuits, systems, and controls. They suggest improvements to procedures to enhance efficiency and support planning and innovation initiatives. They attend work regularly, communicate clearly and truthfully, testify in court when needed, drive designated vehicles lawfully while performing their duties, and travel across various properties within their jurisdiction. They may also perform other assigned duties.
Qualifications
Our Electrician must be available to work nights, weekends, occasional overtime, and at odd hours when emergencies require such duty, and to serve on rotational watch duty when assigned, and possess the emotional intelligence, work ethic, accountability, and initiative to perform the duties of the position effectively.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of electrical practices, materials, tools, and safety protocols
- Familiarity with electrical codes, standards, and hazard prevention
- Ability to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment
- Proficient in reading blueprints, diagrams, and estimating small project costs
- Skilled in using standard hand tools
- Work at heights (ladders, scaffolds, lifts)
- Work in confined spaces and near traffic
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments
- Quick learner of specialized software and databases
- Proficient with computers and mobile devices (e.g., iPad)
- Experience using Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Calendar)
Candidates must be high school or trade school graduates (or equivalent) and have completed an approved electrical apprenticeship, with at least five years of recent paid work experience. Alternatively, individuals may qualify with a high school or trade school diploma (or equivalent) and at least six years of recent paid work experience as a journey-level electrician. The experience should be comprehensive enough to demonstrate the electrical knowledge and skills required for the job.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with an acceptable driving record (per City Policy)
- Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Class B or C with air brakes and Tanker (N) Endorsement within 12 months from hire.
Electrician Level I: Possession of a valid Journeyman Certification or Industrial Journeyman Electrician Certificate by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services with up to 3 years of experience.
Electrician Level II: Certification as a Master Electrician with the State of Wisconsin and at least 3 years of experience.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Medical - The City covers 88% of the premium with HRA
FREE dental insurance
FREE life insurance
Participate in Wisconsin's Retirement Fund, with the city contributing 6% annually.
Holiday Pay (up to 9 days)
Paid time off (up to 25 days annually to start)
Paid Training - We Invest in Our Employees!
Opportunities for advancement
Annual salary increases
Student Loan Repayment Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Educational Bonuses - just for completing a certification/training done on the city's time!
Federal Loan Forgiveness
Paid Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Employee Happy Hour
And
The City of West Allis is an Equal Opportunity/ADA/Affirmative Action Employer, as well as a Drug-Free Workplace.
Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund* and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program* with coverage in the amount of the employee's annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program. For more detailed benefit information click here.
*The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
01
Do you currently hold a Journey Level or Master Electrician certification?
- Yes, Master Level
- Yes, Journey Level
- No, not currently certified
02
Do you have an acceptable driving record per City Policy (no more than two moving violations in the last 18 months and no more than three moving violations within the last 36 months; no more than one chargeable accident within the last 18 months and no more than two chargeable accidents within the past 36 months; no more than six (6) demerit points within the past 12 months; no driving under the influence (Wis. Stat. 346.63) or reckless driving (Wis. Stat. 346.62) convictions within the past five years)?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License, Class B, C with air brakes and Tanker (N) endorsement?
- Yes
- No
04
If you do not possess a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License, Class B, C with airbrakes and Tanker (N) endorsement, are you agreeable to obtaining such within 12 months of appointment?
- Yes
- No
Required Question