Electrician A

Macomb County, MI • Mount Clemens, MI

152d • $63,999 - $82,777

About The Position

Under direction, is responsible for proper operation of the electro-mechanical, electrical and electronic devices associated with road construction; installs, maintains, repairs, erects and lays out all devices, and associated equipment including poles, overhead / underground installations related to the operations of the electrical department; acts as field supervisor of various projects.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED).
• A minimum of four (4) years electrical experience.
• Possession of a current Michigan Commercial Driver's License and appropriate endorsements (Class A or B with air brake endorsement) within one (1) year of hire date.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel.
• Journeyman Electrician License.

Nice To Haves

• Traffic signal experience.
• Possession of a current Michigan Commercial Driver's License and appropriate endorsements (Class A or B with air brake endorsement).
• 100 Foot Pole Certification.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services and maintains traffic signals.
• Installs, modifies and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatuses and control equipment.
• Modifies electrical installations to minimize waste of materials, provides access for future maintenance, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Follows diagrams and/or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
• Makes standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, pulls and installs electrical conduit.
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Installs control and distribution apparatuses such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels.
• Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components.
• Maintains emergency generators, lift stations and other electrical equipment and systems.
• Makes routine inspections of installed equipment and/or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
• Performs emergency service and preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment and systems.
• Operates and drives various truck mounted aerial lift devices.
• Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders necessary for performing tasks above ground level.
• Operates a snow plow truck with underbody blade, front plow and salt spreader insert for winter maintenance.
• Required to participate in call rotation as assigned by the Electrical Supervisor.
• Required to participate in random drug and alcohol screens.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED