El Paso Water is hiring: Electrician in El Paso

Overview

General Purpose

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled electrical services tasks including equipment, and system repair, maintenance, testing, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, and troubleshoot electrical equipment. Respond to scheduled or emergency situations. Repair and/or provide preventative maintenance services. Test and validate results. Inspect electrical equipment and/or systems. Operate standard or specialized vehicles and/or equipment utilized to perform duties. Maintain/update files, records, reports, and logs. Identify, recommend, and oversee parts purchase and inventory replacement.
• Install new and/or enhanced electrical services, equipment, and/or systems. Research and identify costs, problems, parts, supplies, equipment, and materials. Calculate electrical circuit requirements for present and future needs. Gather materials and supplies. Wire, connect, test, validate, and maintain new services or systems. Coordinate electrical service needs and schedules with other trades, vendors, contractors, departments, and co-workers. Installation, removal, construction, welding, painting, refurbishing, and/or performing other tasks associated with electrical installation depending on the area of assignment.
• Direct work of others. As assigned or authorized, may direct laborers/trades helpers or others in routine areas. May participate in personnel-related duties including directing or recommending assignment/delegation of work, review/inspection/acceptance of work, training/development of employees, and/or other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

MOS Code: 12R (Army), 1141 (Marine Corps), 5699 (Navy), EM (Coast Guard)

Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or higher, and two (2) years of experience as a journey-level electrician.

Licenses and Certificates

• A Texas Journey Level Electrician's License is required at the time of application.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment.
• Some positions may require a Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
• Positions with the Streets and Maintenance Department require a Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of appointment.

Special Requirements: Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.

Benefits

Life and health insurance: The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for dependents are available. Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage are available. Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options are available. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided at no cost. The City’s Wellness Program offers programs and incentives for health and wellness. Tuition Assistance is available for degree, certifications, continuing education, and books/equipment after successful completion of probation.

Vacation and sick leave provisions, holiday schedules, and related personnel policies are provided to eligible employees. See the full transactional details in the original advertisement for precise entitlements and eligibility criteria.

Notes and Compliance

Important Note: Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Foreign diplomas must be translated and evaluated by a NACES member agency prior to submission. Applications will be reviewed only for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions examination. This is a new classified advertisement for Electrician. Applications must be completed in full; resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. Ensure all experience and job duties are clearly detailed on the application. Do not copy/paste from the job specification or rely on your résumé to meet minimum qualifications.