Electrician A

Macomb County•Clinton Township, MI

29d

About The Position

Under direction, is responsible for proper operation of the electro-mechanical, electrical and electronic devises 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, insuring 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 insure 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.