ELECTRICIAN/ELECTRONIC TECH- WPCD

CITY OF WHEELING•Wheeling, WV

1d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Division Supervisor(s), responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, modifying and testing specifications, complex electrical/electronic equipment and systems, and performing electrical inspections. Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class). Tasks: General: Inspects electrical work. Approves or disapproves work based on electrical codes, standards and regulations. Installs, repairs and maintains motors, lighting, traffic light controls, heating and cooling units, communication lines and/or other electrical systems and components. Operates a variety of testing equipment in locating, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic failures/problems. Studies plans, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements and sequences of repairs and/or installations. Uses blueprints and schematic drawings to plan sequence of testing and calibration procedures for instruments. Maintains records and prepares reports. Performs other duties as assigned. Specific duties for WPCD: Install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment and structures. Repairs and maintains electrical distribution system, motor control centers, motors, instrumentation process control and recording devices and pneumatic-electric controls.

Requirements

Knowledge of electronic principles and theory.
Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials used in electric/electronic testing, repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of calibration standards.
Knowledge of Division and system(s) of area of assignment.
Knowledge of the national electric code.
Skill in reading electric/electronic schematics, blueprints and wiring diagrams to perform testing and troubleshooting.
Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work.
Skill in methods and techniques of advances electrical repair and maintenance.
Skill in complying with safety standards and practices.
Skill in communicating with others in relation to job tasks.
Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or similar degree and four (4) years of electric/electronic experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and other characteristics may be substituted for the above qualifications.
Must possess electrician’s license from the state of West Virginia or acquire within one year of employment.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Inspects electrical work.
Approves or disapproves work based on electrical codes, standards and regulations.
Installs, repairs and maintains motors, lighting, traffic light controls, heating and cooling units, communication lines and/or other electrical systems and components.
Operates a variety of testing equipment in locating, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic failures/problems.
Studies plans, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements and sequences of repairs and/or installations.
Uses blueprints and schematic drawings to plan sequence of testing and calibration procedures for instruments.
Maintains records and prepares reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment and structures.
Repairs and maintains electrical distribution system, motor control centers, motors, instrumentation process control and recording devices and pneumatic-electric controls.