Master Electrician

Company Information:

Regional Transit Service (RTS) is a regional transit authority established by
New York State with more than 1,000 employees who proudly serve customers and
business partners in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca,
Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Recognized as one of the best-run transit systems
in the nation, RTS partners with the community it serves to provide vital, safe,
and sustainable transportation services to nearly 8 million people each year. We
carry out our mission by connecting our customers to jobs, school, healthcare,
shopping, and recreational activities every day.

OVERVIEW:

The Master Electrician is primarily responsible for the maintenance and
installation of facilities electrical distribution systems and associated
electrical equipment. The candidate will be responsible for repairs and
improvements to electrical service and devices at RTS facilities in accordance
with all appropriate codes and regulations.

Secondary responsibilities include performing major and routine repairs
typically encountered in maintaining building and shop equipment at a
mass-transit facility. The candidate must also demonstrate a level of competency
in the general building trades, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, concrete
finishing, and miscellaneous remodeling. The successful candidate will be
assigned to complete all tasks within the scope of RGRTA/RTS Buildings and
Grounds mechanical work.

WAGE: $39.00 per hour

Tentative Work Hours: Monday

• Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Why you should join the RTS Team!

Consistent weekly pay
Career Longevity and opportunities for growth
Work/life balance. "Work to live, not live to work."
Job security. Public Transportation is a long-term solution to climate
change policy.
Cutting-edge internal technical training department. We support you.
Vehicles contain the latest technology. We provide the tools and equipment
to help you succeed.
Collaborative and positive work environment with a culture that promotes
your success. We focus on making you the best version of yourself!

Other great benefits include:

Excellent Health Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
  Top compensation and pension plan
  Work boot & tool allowance
  On-site 24/7 Fitness and Wellness Center
  Deferred Compensation
  Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Health Advocacy, Financial & Legal
  Consultation, Health Coaching, Virtual Concierge, Discounts)
  Well-Being Program
  Culture & Inclusion Council

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards,
defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance
with codes.
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could
be hazardous.
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring,
equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters,
and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures,
based on job specifications and local codes.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring
and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment,
measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes,
ammeters, and test lamps.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and
power tools.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, powered lifts, and roofs to install, maintain
or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or
other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to
complete circuits between boxes.
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches
or outlets.
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit
and moving and lifting heavy objects.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a full set of tools to perform all jobs assigned.
Must be able to lift at least 75 lbs.
A valid NYS driver's license and clean driving record required.
Current license as a Master Electrician (Three-phase) issued by the City of
Rochester Electrical Examining Board

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Candidate must have met all requirements as listed above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

The ability to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or
electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand
tools and power tools
The ability to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components,
using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and
correct the problem
Proficient computer skills, including basic Microsoft Office, Trapeze EAM,
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Strong time management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in
outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or
humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and
vibration. The employee works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is
occasionally exposed to risks. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate to loud.

Additional Information:

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) has a zero-tolerance
drug and alcohol policy for all employees in accordance with state and federal
law. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug
testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol
testing throughout their employment in accordance with the Department of
Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory
requirements.

RGRTA is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other
protected characteristic. RGRTA will make reasonable accommodations for known
physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants
with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the
operation of our business.

Pursuant to Federal Transit Administration regulations, all applicants for
employment in safety-sensitive positions must be given a pre-employment drug
test. An applicant may not be assigned safety-sensitive functions unless the
individual has a verified negative test result. RTS is required by law to test
for various substances, including cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, PCP and
marijuana metabolites. Please be advised that marijuana stays in the system
for an extended period of time, sometimes more than 30 days, and can cause a
positive test result long after use.