Electrician

General Information

This is skilled electrical work performing various tasks at or above the journeyman level.

• MOBILE COUNTY $48,091 - $60,006*
• CITY OF MOBILE $40,528 - $50,604
• CITY OF PRICHARD $25,344 - $31,572
• CITY OF CHICKASAW $27,276 - $34,812
• MOBILE AREA WATER & SEWER SYST $44,658 - $57,156
• MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY $45,775 - $60.060
• PRICHARD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD $43,569 - $54,408

• Amended 10/11/2025

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, completion of a trade school or apprenticeship program in electrical work and a minimum of one year journeyman level electrical experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a Journeyman Electrician certificate from the Board of Electrical Examiners;
Mobile Area Water and Sewer System requires a Master Electrician certificate. Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence. May be required to possess a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements, including air brake endorsement, if applicable.

For details, please see Class Specifications | ELECTRICIAN I | Class Spec Details ()

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at .

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs