Unrestricted Electrican

Job Description

Airport Electrician Specialist - Licensed Unrestricted (High Voltage)

General Description and Classification Standards

Employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting

work involved with electrical systems. Electrical work may be performed in a number of

areas including runways, taxiways, and security gates. Work involves technical

application of electrical principles. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of

independently carrying out most assignments typical of the discipline. This level would

be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by all) but would

not be an "automatic" promotional level.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or

semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as

exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintains runway and taxiway lights; troubleshoots to identify the problem and repair as needed. Inspect and make repairs to taxiway lights and signs that are powered by 2400 volts and current transformers.
• Performs emergency repairs to runway lights and signs when required.
• Installs, repairs and services specialized electrical equipment and machinery.
• Constructs and maintains service equipment.
• Reads electrical circuit diagrams.
• Operates power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment.
• Requisition s material and supplies from stockroom; calls vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies and recommends purchases and suppliers.
• Transfers primary power from one power source to another.
• Sets poles, strings overhead lines and does overhead line maintenance.
• Supervises other regular employees during a minor portion of the employee's work time; duties include assigning and reviewing work