Industrial Journeyman Electrician

About the role

The City of Battle Creek's Wastewater Treatment Plant seeks a licensed journeyman electrician to handle routine and complex electrical troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair. This position works under limited supervision of the Foreman II and does not involve traveling.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair a wide variety of electrical equipment and devices.
• Install, maintain, and repair motors; controls; electrical wiring; and components up to 5,000 volts, single and three phases.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems.
• Perform simple and complex electrical and electronic tests.
• Select electrical components and design simple electrical circuits.
• Maintain records and prepare written reports and recommendations on electrical equipment and controls.
• Coordinate and train other employees in electrical systems and component operation, repair, and maintenance work.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks on electronic controls and components.
• Install and maintain electronic devices.
• Perform complex troubleshooting tasks on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and combined motor control and alarm systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair variable speed motor controllers and Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Coordinate and train other employees in electrical systems and component operation, repair, and maintenance work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Possess State of Michigan Journeyman Electricians License upon hire.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.

Special Requirements

• Complete Electrical ARC Flash Safety Training within 6 months of hire.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements).
• Reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone.
• Near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, frequently requires exposure to vibration and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather).

Benefits

Full-time employee benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to humanresources@battlecreekmi.gov. Medical, dental, life insurance, sickness and accident, retirement savings, and paid time off are included in the benefits package.