Electrician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Introduction: The Electrician position is a part of

the Department of Public Works (DPW). DPW provides direct services to

the City of Racine residents by maintaining various pieces of

infrastructure around the City. The Electricians are very important to

the City of Racine. They perform installation, repair and

troubleshooting of electrical control systems and equipment all around

the City of Racine including, but not limited to; maintaining street

lights and signalized intersections. Position Purpose: Performs

installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical control systems

and equipment, and conducts work within the City\'s core buildings,

including City Hall, the Safety Building, the City Hall Annex, and

Memorial Hall. Essential Duties: Installs and repairs electrical

fixtures, traffic signals, street lighting equipment, control panels,

timers and assorted electrical equipment including electronic controls.

Maintains electrical systems for City bridges and buildings under the

jurisdiction of the Department of Public Works. Perform work on the

City\'s core buildings including City Hall, Safety Building, City Hall

Annex and Memorial Hall. Plans new or modified installations to minimize

power problems and provide consistency with specifications and local

electrical codes. Performs various repair and replacement duties

utilizing blue prints and electrical drawings. Connect power cables to

equipment, lighting fixtures, and electrical motors. Test continuity of

circuitry to insure electrical compatibility and safety of all

components using standardized instruments. Troubleshoot problem areas

utilizing electrical knowledge and experience to repair faulty equipment

or systems. Must maintain a consistent and reliable attendance pattern.

Performs related duties as assigned. Conditions of Employment: Must be

able to work in all outside weather conditions. Must be able to work on

stepladders, extension ladders and aerial trucks. Must be able to work

in areas of high voltage gear and equipment. Physical Demands of the

Position: Physical ability to maneuver and install traffic signal and

streetlight poles using a crane. Standing, kneeling, walking, sitting

and stooping. Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing and

bending/twisting. Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing. Lifting,

carrying, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. Equipment Used: Aerial truck,

service truck, dump truck, fork lift, cranes, electrician hand tools,

drills, cutting tools, large hand tools used in dismantling and

reconstructing traffic signals and streetlights, computers and

associated testing equipment related to the electronic field. This job

Description Is Intended To Identify Essential Duties And Also

illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be

interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an

employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that

an individual is required to perform. In addition to the

responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees

Maintain a Consistent And Reliable Attendance Record. Job Descriptions

are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of

Racine. The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In

compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will

provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with

disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to

discuss potential accommodations with the employer. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Master or

Journeyman electrician status with five years of progressive

Installation And Repair Experience Required. Valid Wisconsin Class A

Commercial Driver\'s License or ability to obtain within a three month

period. Must live within thirty minutes of any point within the City of

Racine to respond to on-call duty. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods and modern practices involved in installing,

repairing, and maintaining a variety of power sources, equipment and,

electrical accessories. Ability to logically solve problems of moderate

difficulty with a minimum of supervision and direction. Ability to

understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to

communicate effectively, exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact when

dealing with the general public and others. Ability to operate and work

from an aerial truck. Special Requirements: Availability for twenty-four

hour on-call duty including weekends and holidays for a week at a time.

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

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