Electrician; SEIU; External Job Oakland area,California USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Electrician (SEIU) (External)

Department:
Maintenance and Engineering

Pay Rate: SEIU Maintenance Worker III, Step 76: $41.06/hour - Step 99: $53.67/hour. External candidates will begin at Step 76 ($41.06/hour)

Definition:
Under general supervision, performs skilled installation, preventive maintenance, repair and modification of electrical systems and equipment in a wide variety of District facilities; performs related work as assigned.

Class Characteristics

This is a journey level classification performing the full scope of skilled installation, maintenance, and repair work on both the traction power system (which powers the revenue vehicles) and all other high and normal voltage equipment and systems required for the operation of District facilities.

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent of Power Mechanical Maintenance or designee

Current Assignment

This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next 12 months.

Selection Process

The selection process will include a screening for minimum qualifications as listed in this posting and may additionally involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.

Responsibilities

Following a pre-established schedule, performs preventive maintenance, testing and adjustment of all electrical systems, equipment and components required to power the rail vehicle system.

Performs preventive maintenance, testing and adjustment of all electrical systems, equipment and components found in offices, shops and other District facilities.

Installs, maintains, repairs, and modifies a wide variety of industrial systems and equipment such as 110 volt to 4180 volt systems, 1 KV to 34.5 KV controls, transformers, motors, motor starters and controllers, generators, lighting and back-up emergency lighting systems, cathodic protection systems, fire alarm systems, and lead/acid and nickel cadmium battery powered equipment.

Installs conduit and pulls wires for motors, control panels, lighting fixtures and other purposes.

Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems in a variety of electrical equipment and performs repairs as required; suggests improvements and works with engineering and other maintenance staff regarding modifications.

Uses diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring devices in the course of the work; reads and interprets diagrams, engineering drawings, manuals, schematics and work orders; measures, tests and inspects completed work to confirm adherence to specifications; maintains records of work performed and parts and materials used.

Operates District vehicles to reach equipment to be serviced including specialized high-railed vehicles used on tracks; may operate cranes or other equipment as required for repair.

Follows proper safety procedures; answers patron questions regarding work activities; requests supplies through supervisor or from stock.

Experience

EITHER: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and/or repair of varied electrical systems and equipment. OR:
Completion of an apprenticeship in the electrical trade and a minimum of one (1) year of journey level experience that included installation, maintenance or repair of varied electrical systems and equipment.

Other Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class B driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be physically capable of working in confining work spaces and willing to work occasional emergency overtime.

Knowledge of

Methods, equipment, tools and materials used in the installation, maintenance and repair of varied industrial electrical equipment and systems
Use and care of power and hand tools of the trade
Use and operation of electrical measuring and testing devices
Troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques
Shop arithmetic as required for the electrical trade
Safe working practices
Applicable codes and regulations

Skill/Ability in

Diagnosing operational problems in heavy industrial electrical equipment and systems and determining parts and labor required for repairs
Performing preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, manuals and work orders
Working effectively both independently and with a crew; understanding and following oral and written directions
Maintaining accurate records of work performed and materials used
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

#J-18808-Ljbffr


Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)



Job Posting Language