JOB REQUIREMENTS: The City of Wauwatosa Department of Public Works is
hiring for an experienced Electrical Technician! This position performs
skilled electrical work that involves the maintenance, repair, and
installation of street lighting systems, traffic signal systems, motors,
controls, and other related electrical equipment. The salary range is
\$38.70 - \$49.44 per hour, with starting pay determined on
qualifications and professional experience. We are also offering a sign
on bonus of \$2,500 for this Electrical Technician opening. A Journeyman
Electrician License or Master Electrician license is strongly preferred.
Progression to the top two steps of the salary grade for this position
(Steps 15 16) are limited to those who hold either of these licenses.
The City of Wauwatosa provides an excellent benefits package, on-site
employee health clinic, on-site fitness centers, paid parental leave,
meaningful work, and more! Employees will be automatically enrolled in
the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), a pension plan to help provide
for financial security during retirement, which consists of employer and
employee required contributions. Essential Functions The following
duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position.
Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties
satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other
duties may be required and assigned. Locate, dig by hand and equipment,
and repair faulted street light cables. Accurately troubleshoot HID and
LED street lighting fixtures and components. Install various sizes of
concrete and aluminum light poles both direct buried and base mounted.
Record and track street lighting substation resistance readings. Perform
maintenance on high voltage electrical street lighting substations and
components. Locate underground cables for Digger\'s Hotline. Read and
interpret plans, drawings, as-builts and schematics. Install and perform
maintenance on traffic signal control systems. Install and maintain
motors, motor controllers, generators and other related electrical
equipment in various municipal buildings. Perform all electrical work in
accordance with the National Electrical code. Occasionally assist with
emergency snow removal operations as needed. Rotating on call responding
to emergencies outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Requirements Education and/or Experience Requirements: High
School Diploma or equivalent. Three years\' experience as an
electrician. Three years\' experience in street lighting and traffic
control systems strongly preferred. Experience operating a derrick/auger
truck in relation to the installation and removal of light poles.
Experience in safe operation of aerial lift trucks. Experience in
locating faulted underground electrical cables and the operation of the
equipment involved. Experience in the installation and maintenance of
traffic signal systems and equipment. Experience with Personal
Protective Safety procedures when working around live high voltage
Electrical equipment Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
Valid WI Driver License. A Class B CDL must be obtained within one year
of employment. That time frame may be extended depending on the
availability of internal training resources. Journeyman Electrician
License or Master Electrician license strongly preferred. Progression to
the top two steps of the salary grade for this position (Steps 15 16)
are limited to those who hold either of these licenses. Additional
Information Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications In
order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position
(listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are
essential. Must have completed courses related to electrical theory and
electrical code. Must be able to meet physical requirements of the job:
frequently lift and/or move up to 25pounds and occasionally lift and/or
move items up to or in excess of 50 pounds. Must be able to work
outdoors in all @types of weather conditions. Ability to work at various
heights. Proficient electrical knowledge required to solve electrical
maintenance problems; working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, schematics and
specifications of electrical installations. In evaluating candidates for
this position, The City of Wauwatosa may consider a combination of
education, training, and experience which provides the necessary
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grip,
feel, push and pull. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand,
walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance
and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, crouch
or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
and occasionally lift and/or move up to or in excess of 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus. Must possess ability to climb ladders, poles and towers, and work
at great heights above ground and the physical stamina to perform
sustained manual work for extended periods of time. Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed
to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to
moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate. Performing work at various
heights above the ground. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience Requirements: High School
Diploma or equivalent. Three years\' experience as an electrician. Three
years\' experience in street lighting and traffic control systems
strongly preferred. Experience operating a derrick/auger truck in
relation to the installation and removal of light poles. Experience in
safe operation of aerial lift trucks. Experience in locating faulted
underground electrical cables and the operation of the equipment
involved. Experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic
signal systems and equipment. Experience with Personal Protective Safety
procedures when working around live high voltage Electrical equipment
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements: Valid WI Driver
License. A Class B CDL must be obtained within one year of employment.
That time frame may be extended depending on the availability of
internal training resources. Journeyman Electrician License or Master
Electrician license strongly preferred. Progression to the top two steps
of the salary grade for this position (Steps 15 16) are limited to those
who hold either of these licenses. ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wauwatosawi/jobs/5378535/electrical-technician-2-500-sign-on-bonus?page@type=jobOpportunitiesJobs
