Utilities Electrician

Supervises and/or participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of all electrical wiring, apparatus, luminaires, motors, industrial instruments, and other equipment under the jurisdiction of the City of Flint Utilities; performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of an employee of higher level who makes assignments and checks work for conformance with desired result and established standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise supervision over equal or lower level employees engaged in the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical equipment and associated work. May exercise limited supervision over higher level employees in electrically dangerous situations for safety purposes only.

• Supervises and participates in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of wiring systems, electric motors, transformers, wiring, conduits and raceways, luminaries, electrical control devices, meters, electrical timing control, programmable logic controllers, and electrically operated devices ranging from 24VDC to 4160 VAC.

• Supervises and participates in installing electrical support structures, including lighting poles, boxes, and conduits.

• Strings cables and wires. Installs, splices and repairs all kinds of wiring, including underground and overhead.

• Installs and maintains motors, meters, and generators, dresses and polishes commutators, seats and replaces brushes, performs complex conduit bending and raceway system installations, performs other electrical and mechanical work as needed.

• Install, inspects, repairs and maintains all metering controls, recorders, magnetic flow meters and other similar instrumentation and laboratory equipment in conjunction with Utilities Instrumentation Technicians.

• Troubleshoots, identifies and makes emergency repairs and adjustments on electrical equipment and wiring systems.  Makes emergency repairs to boilers and all condensate return tanks. Locates and clears short circuits.

• Cleans, maintains, installs and repairs battery systems and emergency electrical generator systems; Cleans, maintains, installs and repairs low voltage and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, motor control centers and variable frequency drives ranging from 24VDC to 4160 VAC and 46K VAC. Operates medium voltage utility switching.

• Maintains stock of electrical fittings, wire, conduit, equipment and appurtenances as required.

• Utilizes computer-based work order system to document work performed and to create work orders. Follows written and oral instructions from supervisor.

• May be required to draw diagrams/schematics of work performed.

• Employee may be called to respond to emergencies after hours.

1. At least four years of practical experience in industrial or commercial electrical construction or maintenance OR At least four years of combined practical experience and training in industrial or commercial electrical construction or maintenance at a registered trade or technical school. (The combination MUST include at least two years of practical experience.)

2. Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment of the trade.

3. Considerable knowledge of the hazards and precautionary measures peculiar to the trade. Knowledge of lockout-tagout and arc-flash protection is required.

4. Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70.

5. Ability to work from drawings and specifications and to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

6. Considerable Skill in the use and operation of the tools and equipment of the trade.

7. Skill in locating and repairing defects in electrical systems and equipment.

8. Ability to meet or exceed the physical, mental and visual standards of the position.

9. Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not endanger the safety of oneself, other persons, and equipment.

10. Ability to coordinate and work closely with other City employees and contractors across multiple cost centers. Ability to coordinate and work closely with Utility companies and other entities. Ability to respectfully interface with the citizens of Flint and the public.

11. Other related duties.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Possession of a valid State of Michigan Class 3 Electrical Journeyman's License.

B. Possession of a valid Michigan Driver's License before appointment

C. Ability to meet annual fit test certification standards for respiratory equipment such as SCBA equipment. (Facial hair must be kept in such a manner as to pass the certification.)

D. Ability to obtain and maintain certification in skills necessary for job performance such as Forklift/High-Low certification and permit required confined space entrant and attendant certification.

E. Ability to obtain and maintain at least a HAZWOPER level 1 (First Responder - Awareness) certification.

F. Ability to obtain a Permit Entry Confined Space permit with entrant & attendant certification.Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment.  Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.  Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows:  Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.  Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.  It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.