ELECTRICIAN

Job Details:

Job Location:

Department of Public Works - Dearborn, MI, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $32.00 - $41.95

Hourly, GRADE FLSA STATUS
117 Non-Exempt

This position is responsible for performing journeyman-level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work for City buildings and structures.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, transformers, switches, and related equipment and systems in City buildings and structures.
• Tests electrical components and determines repair needs; performs repairs as needed.
• Prepares estimates for time and material costs associated with daily work.
• Maintains records of completed work.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Four-year electrical apprentice program; or, Associate’s degree and 3 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Journeyman Electrician License
• The following must be acquired within 6 months of hire:
  • Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Air Brake Endorsement
  • Aerial Platform Certification
  • Confined Space Training
  • Work Zone Safety Training
• The following must be acquired within 2 years of hire:
  • Level I Traffic Signal Technician

• Electrical principles and practices;
• Applicable tools and equipment;
• Applicable codes and ordinances;
• Occupational hazards and safe work methods and practices;
• Recordkeeping principles.

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment;
• Estimating time and material costs;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with the general public and others to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to mechanical parts, inadequate lighting, work space restricts movement, and travel.