Electrician

Macomb County•Clinton Township, MI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, installs, modifies and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatuses and control equipment. Modifies electrical installations to minimize waste of materials and provide access for future maintenance. 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. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development Test
Successful completion of a formal apprentice training program for the Electrical Trade
A minimum if five (5) years of experience as a licensed Electrician
Possession of a valid State of Michigan Electrical License
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel
Knowledge of: Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Knowledge of: Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of: Design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Knowledge of: Electrical equipment and systems
Skill in: Identifying measures of indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance
Skill in: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure system performance
Skill in: Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
Skill in: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Ability to: Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, measuring and testing equipment
Ability to: Repair and maintain electrical equipment and systems
Ability to: Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign
Ability to: Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
Ability to: Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
Ability to: Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Ability to: Maintain the confidentiality of information
Ability to: Work independently

Nice To Haves

Service truck or service work experience
Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools and testing equipment to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical wiring based on job specifications.
Pulls wiring through 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 electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures, using testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters or test lamps.
Maintains emergency generators, lift stations and other electrical equipment and systems.
Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders necessary for performing tasks above ground level.
Operates an automobile while performing assigned duties.