Industrial Electrician

Job Title

Installs, tests, troubleshoots, replaces, and maintains electrical and electronic systems and their components in a water or wastewater treatment plans, and at all distribution and collection facilities, including well fields, lift stations, tanks, and storm stations. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Troubleshoot and replace 480 Volt Motors
• Installs and repairs electrical systems and devices including controls and motor starters
• Tests electrical systems and equipment; detects causes of electrical failures and malfunctions; replaces and/or repairs components
• Ensures compliance of electrical systems and equipment with applicable codes
• Reviews electrical projects for upgrades; reads and prepares electrical diagrams
• Maintains inventory and orders materials or services
• Maintains records of work performed
• Assists in preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Uses and knowledgeable of digital tools and asset management systems
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and applicable electrical codes
• Works around medium voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals
• Calculates line loading leads to determine wire and equipment size and capacity
• Prepares sketches for electrical layouts and installation
• Read and interpret specifications, schematics, blueprints and diagrams
• May be required to perform "stand-by duty", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs to malfunctioning electrical, electronic and/or instrument systems
• Performs related work as required

Minimum

Job Requirements:

Please submit a copy of Journeyman's Electrician Certificate with the application. As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. Physical standards required to perform essential job functions:
The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel and climb ladders up to 30 feet in performing a variety of job-related tasks. Ability to work out of bucket truck and work at moderate heights using ladder or scaffold.

This position will be exposed to medium voltage (4,160 volts, 480…