Master Electrician

CITY MASTER ELECTRICIAN

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform highly skilled maintenance and repair work on a variety of high voltage electrical equipment; to perform electrical inspection work, knowledge of and certification in the repair and service of traffic signals and related systems; to prepare records and reports, and to perform related work as required.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Streets Motor Vehicle Pool Foreman or other designated official.

(These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and devices including wiring, motors, switches, relays, and other high voltage electrical equipment.
• Perform electrical tests to determine causes of electrical failures.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend and install electrical conduit.
• Maintain records and wiring diagrams.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, relays, switches and other high voltage electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures.
• Prepare records and reports.
• Perform miscellaneous building and electrical inspection work.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment at all City owned facilities including, but not limited to, the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Filtration Plant, Municipal Office Center (MOC), marinas, parks, lift bridges, water towers and pump stations, as well as, any other electrical request as deemed necessary.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, clean and service traffic signal controllers.
• Check and repair electrical services and lights, including 110, 220, 480 & 600+ (up to 4.8 k.v.) volt systems.
• Perform MISS DIG staking requests of City owned electrical infrastructure.
• Design and install required electrical for special events.
• Perform related work as required.

• Certifications in the operation and maintenance of traffic signal controllers and related systems.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various types of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and practices used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and devices.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary precautions in high voltage electrical work.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Ability to analyze complex electrical equipment failures.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in electrical work.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Laptop computer skills or aptitude.
• Extensive knowledge and training in MIOSHA safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work with/in arc flash rated personal protective equipment (PPE).

An employee in this class, upon appointment, shall have the equivalent of the following training and experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school.
• Reasonable working knowledge of computer-based interface equipment and systems.
• Several years’ experience in electrical work and possession of a Master license.
• Must have or obtain a Traffic Signal Technician Certification Level II.
• Extensive experience in the installation and repair of various electrical circuits, services, equipment and devices.
• Must have or obtain a Work Zone Safety Certification.
• Must have a current, valid Michigan Driver License (Operator’s).

Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and callouts, as required

Annual base, $51,958.40 - $64,958.40
With Master License, $58,198.40 - $71,198.40

• Ability to enter and work in small, confined spaces
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to climb/descend ladders and stairs up to a height of 150 feet.
• Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, reach, stoop and crouch with ease, often in tight/small/hard to reach places
• Ability to work independently
• Exposure to waste, chemicals, chemical odors and spiders/insects
• Paid vacation leave, sick leave and holidays
• BCBS PPO Healthcare, Delta Dental, life and optical insurance
• Disability income plan
• Deferred compensation plan (457)
• MERS Healthcare Savings plan.

Friday, January 2, 2026

Open until filled

• Job applications can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from HERE Opens in new window .
• A resume must be included with your job application.
• If mailed, it must be postmarked by the deadline date listed above.
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