Senior Electrician

This position performs highly skilled and technical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals and other electrical and electronic equipment; provides instruction and leadership of lower-level electricians; and performs related duties as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, crawling, crouching, hearing, kneeling, lifting, stooping, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, adverse weather conditions, wetness and humidity, traffic, extreme noise levels, vibration, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights; and involves heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

• Installs, tests and maintains mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment associated with the City traffic signal system and other electrical systems, including but not limited to fire alarm systems, automatic gates, outdoor lighting and building / facility electrical systems and equipment;
• Installs electrical equipment and lighting for special events as required;
• Troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces electrical and mechanical equipment as needed;
• Performs electrical or general maintenance work as required for other divisions and departments;
• Hangs banners and installs signage on City streets and buildings as requested;
• Performs all duties in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, City policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety;
• Determines supplies, parts, tools and equipment needed to accomplish assigned tasks; requisitions parts and supplies as needed;
• Maintains assigned vehicles, trucks and equipment;
• Assists in coordinating assigned activities and functions with those of other City divisions, departments and outside agencies as appropriate;
• Provides instruction and leadership of lower-level electricians as assigned;
• Prepares and maintains detailed work records and reports;
• Locates underground utilities;
• Installs fiber optic cables and performs maintenance;
• Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility;
• Assists with special projects as required such as festivals and holiday events;
• Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to completing records and forms, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, attending meetings, etc.;
• Attends meetings, workshops, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills;
• Works outside regular work schedule to include on call, holidays, nights, and weekends, as needed; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED;
• Three (3) years of relevant prior experience;
• Have or be able to obtain a valid South Carolina Class “B” Driver’s License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire or promotion;
• May have an IMSA certification;
• Availability to work on call, holidays, nights, and weekends, as needed;
• Journeyman Electrician certification.

• Knowledge of mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic or geometric construction. May use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics;…