Electrician

Job Description

Performs on-site or in-house servicing, repair and/or installation of equipment. This job may include any aspect of field support including troubleshooting and repair of electronic equipment, systems, and wiring; installation of equipment; upgrades, modifications, programming; preventive maintenance; documentation. The individual in this position will also be responsible for assisting the Maintenance Crew in all facets of the maintenance operation and will ensure that the highway operates safely.

Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Installation of electrical components of transportation systems, including the following:
• Streetlights, Traffic signals, Intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
• Install inductive loop detectors.
• Install electrical and data conductor.
• Install conduit and pull boxes.
• Plan/Schedule Installation of poles and foundations.
• Responds to corrective maintenance requests within a reasonable time frame.
• Completes reports, logs and performs shift-to-shift communications in accordance with established policies, procedures and local practices.
• Work with IT team on advanced and intermittent electrical issues.
• Restores equipment to operational status as quickly as possible.
• Preform preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment.
• Field test of units or components.
• Respond to afterhours calls
• Operates assigned automotive equipment and construction equipment such as Various heavy equipment, bucket trucks and snow and ice operations.
• No issues working at heights in various locations
• Inspects equipment for proper operating condition, makes minor repairs or adjustments, lubricates and assists in making repairs as required, includes minor welding repairs.
• Performs miscellaneous skilled maintenance on the North Tarrant Express as required.
• Performs miscellaneous duties, such as snow and ice control, coordination of general traffic control, painting, relamping, and is subject to call for emergency maintenance service on a twenty-four (24) hours basis.
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfil those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• 2 to 4+ years of Industrial Electrical background
• Texas Class A or B Current License a plus
• Must know the functionality and how to safely use Volt Meters, Ohm Meters, Meggers, etc.
• Experience on voltages up to 480 volts
• Strong Knowledge of Safely Testing and Troubleshooting on Energized control cabinets, machinery and electromechanical equipment.
• Must have knowledge of materials in the Industrial Electrical Trade

Professional Qualities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate subordinates
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to respond to emergencies on 24-hour basis

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and moving traffic.