Electrician- Operations

ELECTRICIAN/ELECTRIC TECHNICIAN- OPERATIONS

Definition: Under general supervision of the Division Supervisor(s), responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, modifying and testing specifications, complex electrical/electronic equipment and systems, and performing electrical inspections.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

Tasks:

General: Inspects electrical work. Approves or disapproves work based on electrical codes, standards and regulations. Installs, repairs and maintains motors, lighting, traffic light controls, heating and cooling units, communication lines and/or other electrical systems and components. Operates a variety of testing equipment in locating, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic failures/problems. Studies plans, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements and sequences of repairs and/or installations. Uses blueprints and schematic drawings to plan sequence of testing and calibration procedures for instruments. Maintains records and prepares reports. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific duties for Operations: Install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic devices and systems. Install, maintain, repair and calibrate telemetry systems. Install, maintain and repair traffic control system. Utilize computerized traffic light maintenance program. Operates a bucket truck. May perform electrical inspections to ensure compliance with national electric codes.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of electronic principles and theory.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials used in electric/electronic testing, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of calibration standards.
• Knowledge of Division and system(s) of area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the national electric code.
• Skill in reading electric/electronic schematics, blueprints and wiring diagrams to perform testing and troubleshooting.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work.
• Skill in methods and techniques of advances electrical repair and maintenance.
• Skill in complying with safety standards and practices.
• Skill in communicating with others in relation to job tasks.

Materials and Equipment:

Electrical Test Equipment Electronic Test Equipment Electrical/Electronic Tools

Bucket truck Computer

Mental and Physical Abilities: Mental work effort includes periods of attention to detail in reviewing schematics and diagrams. Physical requirements include the ability to stand, walk, sit, and drive in moderate amounts throughout the day, ability to lift moderate (25-50 lbs.) materials infrequently, and the ability to climb utility poles.

Working Conditions: Work involves close proximity to high voltage lines, moving traffic, heights greater than 10 feet, restricted movement, and exposure to weather.