Municipal Services Electrician

County•Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Municipal Services Electrician inspects, installs, services, repairs, and maintains electrical equipment and systems for the City of Milwaukee’s street lighting, traffic control, water and sewer instrumentation, communication network systems, buildings, and facilities. The role also includes operating commercial or non-commercial vehicles as needed in the assigned work unit. Municipal Services Electricians must be available for emergency call-in work. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be assigned on a rotating schedule. The position requires working in confined underground spaces, at heights exceeding 100 feet, and in variable and extreme weather. Physical duties include climbing, walking, standing, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, balancing, pushing, and pulling, as well as heavy work involving up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and lifting or moving objects weighing 50 pounds frequently. The role also requires the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded wiring systems. Preplacement medical requirements include a physical/lift test, audiogram, vision screening, and DOT drug test. The current annual salary range is $92,987–$124,564; the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $95,707–$129,547. Appointment above the minimum may be possible based on experience and other qualifications, subject to approval. An additional $1.50 per hour is paid when designated to hold the Wisconsin Electrical Contractor License for the City, and employees receive an additional 5% when assigned lead work.

Requirements

Four years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical services and equipment.
Valid driver's license at the time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment.
Good driving record at the time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment.
Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A, B, and C covering general, air brakes, and combination sections within six months of appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
Ability to see colors to use color-coded wiring systems; color vision deficiency is not permitted.
Ability to work in confined underground spaces and at heights in excess of 100 feet.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities and heavy physical work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and lifting or moving objects weighing 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to withstand prolonged exposure to variable and extreme weather, including rain, wind, excessive heat, intense cold, and snow.
Technical knowledge of electrical wiring, circuitry, and/or electronic components.
Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
Practical knowledge of installing, repairing, and maintaining the electrical systems listed in the essential functions.
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and other electrical specifications.
Ability to use hand tools and other mechanical equipment common to the electrical profession.
Knowledge of and commitment to safe work practices.
Ability to read and understand policies, procedures, and manuals.
Verbal communication skills to respond effectively to repair requests in person and communicate technical information to non-technical customers.
Knowledge of and commitment to customer service best practices.
Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with coworkers and customers whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
Availability for emergency call-in work; evening, weekend, and holiday work may be assigned on a rotating schedule.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program.
State of Wisconsin certification as a Master or Journeyman-level Electrician.

Responsibilities

Inspect, install, service, repair, and maintain overhead and underground wires, cables, transformers, switchgear, accessories, underground conduits, utility holes, and vaults.
Inspect, install, service, repair, and maintain electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment and poles used to carry wires and cables.
Inspect, install, service, repair, and maintain computerized systems, monitoring and control systems, DC battery systems, high-voltage systems, variable speed drive equipment, HVAC systems, alarms, and various motor types.
Inspect, install, service, repair, and maintain cranes, telemetry, fiber-optic and metallic cable, data-line telemetry, parking control, and other electric and electronic systems.
Inspect, install, service, repair, and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and all types of raceway systems.
Drive or operate commercial and/or non-commercial vehicles as needed in the assigned work unit.
Respond to repair requests and communicate technical information to non-technical customers.
Work cooperatively with coworkers and customers and act as a steward of City resources.