Electrician Journeyman; B254120-2 Water Treatment

Performs skilled electrician's work to provide a safe and reliable electrical environment in the plants and booster stations. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Inspects control panel, junction boxes, and mission control box to check for proper functionality.
• Troubleshoots systems; tests, locates problems, and repairs electrical circuits and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance in control panels; cleans junction boxes, checks voltage and amperage, and inspects fuses, relays, and wiring connections.
• Repairs and/or replaces equipment as needed.
• Maintains inventory of electrical supplies; prepares reports and maintains records.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

• Modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the electrical trade
• Electrical code requirements related to electrical wiring and equipment

• Skill in organization and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical trade
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Ability to make routine estimates of time and materials
• Ability to locate and adjust defects in electrical systems and equipment
• Ability to respond to emergency calls
• Ability to work from drawings and specifications
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

• Office or similar indoor environment (seldom)
• Warehouse environment (sometimes)
• Street environment (near moving traffic) (frequently)
• Construction site (frequently)
• Confined space (frequently)
• Outdoor environment (often)
• Vehicles (often)

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds (never)
• Individuals who are hostile or irate (seldom)
• Communicable diseases (seldom)
• Fumes or airborne particles (sometimes)
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances (sometimes)
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) (frequently)
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) (frequently)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) (often)
• Moving mechanical parts (often)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

• National travel (never)
• International travel (never)
• Regional travel (seldom)
• Local travel (often)

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• At least two (2) years of electrical experience.

• Journeyman Electrician License from the State of Texas is required
• Valid Texas Driver License.

The City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.