Electrician
About The Position
The Public Works Traffic Operations Division is hiring an Electrician to perform electrical work involving the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and communications systems. Here’s What You Can Expect To Do:
- Perform electrical work involving the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and communications systems.
- Maintain, repair, and install instruments, apparatus, and equipment, including high and low-voltage and fiber optic systems.
- Install, maintain, and test electrical equipment used in operating a variety of equipment such as traffic signals, streetlights, pumps, microprocessors, control panels, and transformers.
- Apply electrical expertise in facility construction, maintenance, and repair.
- Utilize aerial personal lifts, ladders, and manual tools.
- Adhere to OSHA requirements and established safety policies and practices.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Information About The Current Vacancies
Currently, there are vacancies for both day and evening shifts, with occasional after-hours callbacks. These positions will also be required to assist with plowing during snow emergencies.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
- Must possess a Class A journey-level electrician's license issued by the State of Minnesota.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
- For positions in Public Works: Must possess and maintain a valid Class B or A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions for airbrakes.
- The CDL must have no suspensions or revocations for driving-related offenses within the two-year period prior to the date of the appointment. Suspensions for parking-related offenses are excluded.
- Must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and submit to DOT mandated random drug and alcohol testing after hire.
How to Apply
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system:
- A legible copy of your Class A journey-level electrician’s license issued by the State of Minnesota
- A legible copy of your valid Class B or A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no restrictions for airbrakes
Supplemental Questions
- Do you possess a Class A journey-level electrician's license issued by the State of Minnesota?
- Which best describes your experience working with municipal traffic signals and/or lighting systems?
- Please describe your experience with municipal traffic signals and/or lighting systems; indicated in the previous question.
- In detail, please describe your experience with aerial lifts, digger derricks, excavators, and/or related equipment.
- Please list any current certifications you possess regarding signal and/or lighting maintenance and operation.
- Please indicate if you would like to be considered for assignment to the evening shift for an indefinite period.
- RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position?
- RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position.
- I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
- Are you currently a Saint Paul resident?
- If you indicated "yes" as a current Saint Paul resident, please indicate your zip code.