Electrician IV

Uses practical knowledge to complete moderately complex projects and assignments within the Electrician family. Helps train or mentor less experienced employees. Works under general direction.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• May provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Tests electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Repairs or replaces wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
• Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Fastens small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Places conduit, pipes, or tubing inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pulls insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Constructs and fabricates parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, amp meters, or test lamps.
• Works from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Maintains current electrician's license in accordance with governmental regulations.
• Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained, and properly accounted for.
• Ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked, returns defective warranty parts to branch, and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed following standard procedures and processes.
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities.
• Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Four years experience in electrical repair, maintenance, and installation in addition to on-the-job training.
• Current knowledge of and continuing education in national, state, and local electrical code regulations.
• Knowledge of machines and tools used in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, and other structures, including their design, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Working proficiency in basic mathematics and metric and standard measurements.
• Proficient at reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with electrical systems and equipment.
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment.
• Effective communication skills to communicate with customers and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns.
• Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces.
• Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception; must be able to accurately distinguish colors for proper installation.
• Hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and ability to lift and carry, including carrying up ladders, items weighing up to 50 pounds.