Electrician

MOS Code

12R (Army), 1141 (Marine Corps), 5699 (Navy), EM (Coast Guard)

High School Diploma, GED, or higher, and two (2) years of experience as a journey-level electrician.

• A Texas Journey Level Electrician's License is required at the time of application.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment.
• Some positions may require a Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
• Positions with the Streets and Maintenance Department require a Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of appointment.

Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled electrical services tasks including equipment, and system repair, maintenance, testing, and installation.

• Repair, replace, and troubleshoot electrical equipment; respond to scheduled or emergency situations; provide preventative maintenance; test and validate results; inspect electrical equipment and/or systems; operate standard or specialized vehicles and/or equipment; maintain/update files, records, reports, and logs; identify, recommend, and oversee parts purchase and inventory replacement.
• Install new and/or enhanced electrical services, equipment, and/or systems; research and identify costs, problems, parts, supplies, equipment, and materials; calculate electrical circuit requirements; gather materials and supplies; wire, connect, test, validate, and maintain new services or systems; coordinate electrical service needs and schedules with other trades, vendors, contractors, departments, and co-workers; perform installation, removal, construction, welding, painting, refurbishing, and/or other tasks associated with electrical installation depending on the area of assignment.
• Direct work of others; as assigned or authorized, may direct laborers/trades helpers or others in routine areas; may participate in personnel-related duties including directing or recommending assignment/delegation of work, review/inspection/acceptance of work, training/development of employees, and/or other assigned responsibilities.

Positions may require a Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver's License within one (1) year of appointment for Streets and Maintenance Department assignments.