Electrician, Industrial/Commercial, PATH and Port Authority
About The Position
Industrial/Commercial Electricians are skilled professionals responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of various electrical equipment that keeps every Port Authority up and running. You will utilize your knowledge to work on projects related to generators, motors, fire alarm systems, toll equipment, traffic signals, control boxes, and automatic electrical systems. Electricians also grow their skills in a wide variety of duties involving schematic drawings, blueprints, or rough sketches and may splice cables, install conduit, BX cable, and similar types of electrical wiring. Electricians may act in a lead capacity with one or more electrical helpers and will work at elevated heights from ladders and bucket trucks. The Port Authority is a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week operation. Electricians work a 40-hour week, which may include nights, holidays, and responding to emergencies during off hours. Electrician work at our various Port Authority facilities throughout the New York and New Jersey area.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Three years journey-level commercial electrician work experience
- Valid driver's license
- Applicants must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the Air Brakes endorsement or higher.
- Applicants without a Class B CDL must obtain a Class B CDL Permit with endorsement before their first day of work and will be required to obtain a Class B CDL with one endorsement within three months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and install motors, lighting systems, controllers, cables, conduit, etc.
- Skilled in working with high voltage electrical systems
- Knowledge of state and local electrical codes
Responsibilities
- Installation, maintenance and repairs of various electrical equipment
- Work on projects related to generators, motors, fire alarm systems, toll equipment, traffic signals, control boxes and automatic electrical systems
- Splice cables, install conduit, BX cable and similar types of electrical wiring
- Work at elevated heights from ladders and bucket trucks
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits package
- Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement
- Annual step increases up to an annual salary of $115,778 (subject to collective bargaining agreement) for Port Authority Electricians
- Annual step increases (subject to collective bargaining agreement) for PATH Electricians
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
