City of Dallas
Water Utility Electrician (Dallas Water Utilities - Wastewater Treatment) Civil
City of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Water Utility Electrician (Dallas Water Utilities - Wastewater Treatment) Civil Service
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Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
Troubleshoots electrical and/or electronic apparatus, motors, controls, and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
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.
Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards.
Reads blueprints or electrical diagrams to determine locations of equipment and conformance to building and safety codes.
Tests circuits and electric components to locate broken connections or defective current-control mechanisms.
Connects, pulls, and lays wires according to diagrams to install and repair fixtures.
Trains apprentice electricians and/or small crew of helpers in electrical systems installation and repair procedures to ensure work is accomplished according to specifications.
Documents maintenance and repair activities to provide accurate records of work performed.
Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
Knowledge And Skills
Thorough knowledge of and ability to perform repairs on large electrical motors and switch gears utilizing high voltages.
Thorough knowledge of electrical code and other applicable regulations (FAA regulations, etc.) and principles of electricity required to perform general maintenance work.
Ability to use electrician's hand tools and standard measuring and testing instruments.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to complete work and report forms including time records, accident reports, labor and material job costs, etc.
Ability to diagnose electrical malfunctions.
Ability to train entry-level electricians and schedule their work.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public.
May require ability to operate backhoe, bucket truck, and/or lift equipment.
Licenses and Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
Current State of Texas Journeyman (or higher) Electrician's License.
Some positions may require a valid Texas Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL).
Other Requirements
May be subject to evening and weekend shifts.
May be subject to inclement weather conditions.
May be subject to twenty-four (24) hour emergency call outs.
Current positions located in Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sargent Rd.
Salary Range $52,243.19 - $60,002.60. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a culture of inclusion, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community.
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
Troubleshoots electrical and/or electronic apparatus, motors, controls, and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
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.
Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards.
Reads blueprints or electrical diagrams to determine locations of equipment and conformance to building and safety codes.
Tests circuits and electric components to locate broken connections or defective current-control mechanisms.
Connects, pulls, and lays wires according to diagrams to install and repair fixtures.
Trains apprentice electricians and/or small crew of helpers in electrical systems installation and repair procedures to ensure work is accomplished according to specifications.
Documents maintenance and repair activities to provide accurate records of work performed.
Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
Knowledge And Skills
Thorough knowledge of and ability to perform repairs on large electrical motors and switch gears utilizing high voltages.
Thorough knowledge of electrical code and other applicable regulations (FAA regulations, etc.) and principles of electricity required to perform general maintenance work.
Ability to use electrician's hand tools and standard measuring and testing instruments.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to complete work and report forms including time records, accident reports, labor and material job costs, etc.
Ability to diagnose electrical malfunctions.
Ability to train entry-level electricians and schedule their work.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public.
May require ability to operate backhoe, bucket truck, and/or lift equipment.
Licenses and Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
Current State of Texas Journeyman (or higher) Electrician's License.
Some positions may require a valid Texas Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL).
Other Requirements
May be subject to evening and weekend shifts.
May be subject to inclement weather conditions.
May be subject to twenty-four (24) hour emergency call outs.
Current positions located in Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sargent Rd.
Salary Range $52,243.19 - $60,002.60. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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