Electrician A

About the role

The position involves the operation of electro-mechanical, electrical, and electronic devices associated with road construction. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, repairing, erecting, and laying out all devices, and associated equipment including poles, overhead/underground installations.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services and maintains traffic signals.
• Installs, modifies and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatuses and control equipment.
• Follows diagrams and/or blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
• Makes standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Makes routine inspections of installed equipment and/or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
• Performs emergency service and preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment and systems.
• Operates and drives various truck mounted aerial lift devices.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders necessary for performing tasks above ground level.
• Operates a snow plow truck with underbody blade, front plow and salt spreader insert for winter maintenance.

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years electrical experience.
• Journeyman Electrician License.
• Current Michigan Commercial Driver’s License and appropriate endorsements (Class A or B with air brake endorsement).
• 100 Foot Pole Certification.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of electrical installations to minimize waste of materials, provides access for future maintenance, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Ability to follow diagrams and/or blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
• Skills in raising, lowering, or positioning equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
• Skills in measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling, pulling and installing electrical conduit.
• Skills in maintaining emergency generators, lift stations and other electrical equipment and systems.
• Ability to transport tools, material, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, truck, or heavy motorized truck.
• Standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Effective speaking, writing, and understanding of the English language.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred.
• Able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Able to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files.
• Able to maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Able to work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign.
• Able to work independently.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Macomb County offers medical, dental, and vision coverage with no monthly premium for single, two (2) person or family coverage. These benefits are effective the first day of employment.

Pay

$66,559.45 - $86,089.08

Schedule

N/A