Electrician - Jefferson County

Jefferson County (AL) • Merit System, AL

138d • $28 - $44

About The Position

Jefferson County is hiring skilled Electricians to perform electrical maintenance, installation, and repair in public buildings and facilities. Duties include working on standard and high-voltage systems, including industrial equipment such as motors, pumps, and computer-controlled systems. Electricians work independently, plan and execute tasks, coordinate with others, and interpret policies within established guidelines. Assignments are received via work orders or verbally, with progress monitored by supervisors and local inspectors. This role requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and adherence to safety and code compliance standards.

Requirements

• Driver's License.
• Journeyman's Electrician Card from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board.
• Experience reading a ladder diagram used to document industrial control logic systems, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment.
• Experience using Industrial electrical work (e.g., motor drive units, variable frequency drive, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and medium and high voltage switch gear).

Nice To Haves

• Master Electrician Licensure / Electrical Contractor.
• Coursework in electrical theory.
• Experience with medium voltage electrical distribution systems (e.g., 4160 volts or more).
• Experience with motor controls (e.g., starters, variable frequency drive (VFD) MCC, chemical controls).
• Experience with commercial and/or industrial electrical installation and maintenance (e.g., troubleshooting).

Responsibilities

• Turns breaker switches off and locks switches out in order to allow for electrical repairs.
• Tests electrical components and wiring using appropriate equipment such as volt-meters, ohmmeters, thermal guns, and frequency meters.
• Repairs, overhauls and maintains transformers, regulators, controls, switches, meters, motors, conduits and other electrical and commercial grade equipment.
• Repairs and maintains emergency power generation systems including switch gear and generators.
• Tests high voltage electrical equipment including circuits, transformers, high voltage switches, phase shifters, and electrical components of process control, telemetering, cathodic protection systems, and electronic equipment boards.
• Maintains and repairs high voltage (i.e., > 4160V) wiring systems and associated equipment. Conducts preventative maintenance by checking the general condition of the equipment and the operating specs (e.g., timing on controllers, temperature and moisture levels of equipment, functioning of all bearings on motors, checks for loose connections).
• Repairs and maintains industrial power generation and associated power distribution systems including switch gear and generators. Diagnoses and repairs problems with relay logic control systems.
• Installs transformers, regulators, controls, switches, meters, motors, conduits and other electrical equipment in new or existing facilities.
• Installs electrical systems, fixtures, and associated equipment in keeping with all applicable local, state, and/or federal codes.
• Reviews blueprints, schematics, and other technical specifications in order to plan installation of electrical systems.
• Integrates new electrical systems including wiring, breaker boxes, fixtures, equipment, and/or heavy machinery into existing facilities.
• Pulls motors and replaces them to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Connects electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician hand tools.
• Obtains and maintains required certifications, permits, or other necessary documentation.
• Reads and interprets information on blueprints and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot problems with equipment or integrate new equipment with existing systems.
• Interacts with various individuals from different agencies (e.g., Alabama Power) to perform work as needed (e.g., coordinate power shut off, adapt equipment, etc.).
• Conducts annual inspections of high voltage sites in jurisdiction.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension).
• Generous paid holidays.
• Sick and vacation leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed