B Electrician

Chicago Transit Authority • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Assembles, installs, repairs, and tests electrical devices and wiring. Performs preventative maintenance duties. This role involves working with various electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, motors, fire alarms, boilers, burners, controls, and fare collection equipment. The electrician will also be responsible for diagnosing and repairing defects in electrical systems, conducting tests on apparatus, and completing necessary documentation.

Requirements

• Completed a four-year electrical apprenticeship.
• Minimum of five (5) years verifiable experience in the testing of electrical devices and wiring in buildings and building systems.
• Valid State of Illinois Class “A” Driver’s license.
• Must pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities associated with this position.
• Must lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds and work from ladders.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must competently read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Required to possess the skills necessary to perform basic arithmetical operations, including fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of building, wiring and electrical circuit installation techniques for lighting, motors and controls.
• Must be competent in the use of electrical testing equipment, e.q. gauges, voltmeters, meters and volt meters.
• Required to be knowledgeable of applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Must be proficient in the use of programmer logic controllers.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, and maintains power distribution systems, lighting systems, electric motors, fire alarms, boilers, burners and controls, fare collection equipment and controls for various equipment including vehicle washers, vehicle hoists, lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, pumps and air compressors.
• Locates and isolates defects in electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.
• Conducts test on apparatus and conductors energized up to 6 volts and 12 volts.
• Completes necessary work orders and inspection reports as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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