Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

The City of Wauwatosa Department of Public Works is hiring for an experienced Electrical Technician! This position performs skilled electrical work that involves the maintenance, repair, and installation of street lighting systems, traffic signal systems, motors, controls, and other related electrical equipment. The salary range is $38.70 - $49.44 per hour, with starting pay determined on qualifications and professional experience. We are also offering a sign on bonus of $2,500 for this Electrical Technician opening.

A Journeyman Electrician License or Master Electrician license is strongly preferred. Progression to the top two steps of the salary grade for this position (Steps 15 – 16) are limited to those who hold either of these licenses. The City of Wauwatosa provides an excellent benefits package, on-site employee health clinic, on-site fitness centers, paid parental leave, meaningful work, and more!

Employees will be automatically enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), a pension plan to help provide for financial security during retirement, which consists of employer and employee required contributions.

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Locate, dig by hand and equipment, and repair faulted street light cables.
• Accurately troubleshoot HID and LED street lighting fixtures and components.
• Install various sizes of concrete and aluminum light poles both direct buried and base mounted.
• Record and track street lighting substation resistance readings.
• Perform maintenance on high voltage electrical street lighting substations and components.
• Locate underground cables for Digger's Hotline.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, as-builts and schematics.
• Install and perform maintenance on traffic signal control systems.
• Install and maintain motors, motor controllers, generators and other related electrical equipment in various municipal buildings.
• Perform all electrical work in accordance with the National Electrical code.
• Occasionally assist with emergency snow removal operations as needed.
• Rotating on call responding to emergencies outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years' experience as an electrician.
• Three years' experience in street lighting and traffic control systems strongly preferred.
• Experience operating a derrick/auger truck in relation to the installation and removal of light poles.
• Experience in safe operation of aerial lift trucks.
• Experience in locating faulted underground electrical cables and the operation of the equipment involved.
• Experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic signal systems and equipment.
• Experience with Personal Protective Safety procedures when working around live high voltage Electrical equipment

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Valid WI Driver License.
• A Class B CDL must be obtained within one year of employment. That time frame may be extended depending on the availability of internal training resources.
• Journeyman Electrician License or Master Electrician license strongly preferred. Progression to the top two steps of the salary grade for this position (Steps 15 – 16) are limited to those who hold either of these licenses.

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

• Must have completed courses related to electrical theory and electrical code.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of the job: frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move items up to or in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to work at various heights.
• Proficient electrical knowledge required to solve electrical maintenance problems; working knowledge of the National Electrical…