Electrician

About the role

The position of Electrician I/II is responsible for performing both rough and finished electrical work for Macon-Bibb County. Essential duties include installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical service and equipment for county facilities and properties, as well as street, interstate, and park lighting.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical service and equipment for Macon-Bibb County facilities and properties.
• Install, repair, and maintain street lighting, interstate lighting, and park lighting owned by Macon-Bibb County.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical and electronic control systems for Macon-Bibb County facilities and properties.
• Determine proper types of wiring to be used; measure, cut, and terminate wires.
• Respond to accident scenes involving Macon-Bibb County owned street and interstate lighting to de-energize any live conductors and clean up lighting debris.
• Ensure the proper operation and use of vehicles, equipment, and tools available to the Facilities Management Department.
• Participate in the on-call duty rotation.
• Perform and assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED, supplemented by a standard electrical training course.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in the electrical field for an Electrician I, or three (3) to five (5) years for an Electrician II.
• Low voltage wiring and fire alarm systems experience is a plus.
• A Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with no air brake restrictions, or the ability to obtain this license within six (6) months.
• Available for 24-hour emergency call response as needed.
• Comfortable and able to work at heights, ladders, lift equipment, and bucket trucks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles as applied to electrical systems.
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices in the electrical trade.
• Basic working knowledge of personal computers.
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to apply training and prior experience to electrical systems maintenance.
• Ability to analyze, isolate, and correct problems in electrical systems.
• Ability to care for and use vehicles, tools, and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public.

Skills

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade.
• Ability to apply training and prior experience to electrical systems maintenance.
• Ability to analyze, isolate, and correct problems in electrical systems.
• Ability to care for and use vehicles, tools, and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision plans
Prescription coverage
Discounted fitness centers
Employee Assistance Program
Annual/Sick Leave
Group Life Insurance
401-A Retirement Contribution Plan - Matches up to 5%

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.