Water Utility Electrician Jobs

1 Troubleshoots electrical and/or electronic apparatus, motors, controls, and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
2 Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical equipment such as control circuits, lighting circuits, motors, switch gear for new, temporary and existing construction and ensures equipment conforms to electrical and safety codes.
3 Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards.
4 Reads blueprints or electrical diagrams to determine locations of equipment and conformance to building and safety codes.
5 Tests circuits and electric components to locate broken connections or defective current-control mechanisms.
6 Connects, pulls, and lays wires according to diagrams to install and repair fixtures.
7 Trains apprentice electricians and/or small crew of helpers in electrical systems installation and repair procedures to ensure work is accomplished according to specifications.
8 Documents maintenance and repair activities to provide accurate records of work performed.
9 Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

LICENSES:

• Some positions may require a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
• Current State of Texas Journeyman (or higher) Electrician's License.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

• May be subject to inclement weather conditions.
• May be subject to twenty-four (24) hour emergency call outs.
• May be subject to evening and weekend shifts.

• Subject to minor injuries to hand or fingers and possible serious injury or death from electrical shock.
• Requires constant standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting when making repairs.
• Exposed to high noise levels due to operation of motors and various equipment, including heavy rotating equipment (e.g., 1,700 h.p. motors and blowers) and in high elevations (e.g., water towers).
• Works indoors, outdoors, in traffic, in dirty, cramped, and hot or cold places and is exposed to all weather conditions.