Electrician - (Aviation) (Civil Service)

Essential Functions

• Performs electrical work in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment, lighting, and power circuits for the City and its departments and facilities; develops and implements plans and specifications for maintenance and electrical renovation projects.
• Troubleshoots electrical and electronic apparatus, motors, controls, and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical equipment such as control circuits, lighting circuits, motors, switch gear for new, temporary and existing construction and ensures equipment conforms to electrical and safety codes.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair to ensure compliance with electrical codes; tests circuits and electric components to locate broken connections or defective current-control mechanisms.
• Documents maintenance and repair activities to provide accurate records of work performed; trains apprentice electricians or small crew of helpers in electrical systems installation and repair procedures to ensure work is accomplished according to specifications; assists with timecards and other personnel management practices.
• Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards; connects, pulls, and lays wires according to diagrams to install and repair fixtures.
• Reads blueprints or electrical diagrams to determine locations of equipment and conformance to building and safety codes.
• Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to install, repair, and maintain large high voltage equipment, motors, switchgear.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations.
• Ability to provide technical expertise and direction to other electricians.
• Making accurate estimates of time, materials, and labor required for installing equipment or making repairs.
• Ability to read various complex schematic diagrams and blueprints, troubleshoot electrical systems, and develop resolutions.
• Ability to use and instruct in various types of hand tools, power tools, precision testing and/or troubleshooting equipment.
• Customer service and conflict resolution.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining strong and effective relationships.

Licenses

• Minimum Qualifications: Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Current State of Texas Journeyman (or higher) Electrician's License.

Other Requirements

• Subject to varying shifts including evenings, weekends, overnight shifts and twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call out.
• Subject to working in inclement weather conditions.

Pay

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.