Senior Electrician

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs highly skilled and technical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signals and other electrical and electronic equipment. The role involves providing instruction and leadership to lower-level electricians. The incumbent works within a general outline of work, developing methods and sequences under general supervision. The work is medium-to-heavy in nature and requires physical exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects. It involves exerting significant force on a recurring and occasional basis and requires specific physical abilities such as balancing, crawling, crouching, hearing, kneeling, lifting, stooping, visual acuity, and walking. The work environment may expose the incumbent to various conditions including bright/dim light, dusts, pollen, adverse weather, wetness, humidity, traffic, extreme noise, vibration, moving machinery, electrical shock, and heights. There is also potential for bodily harm from heavy equipment and machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Three (3) years of relevant prior experience
Have or be able to obtain a valid South Carolina Class “B” Driver’s License within twelve (12) months from the date of hire or promotion
Availability to work on call, holidays, nights, and weekends, as needed
Journeyman Electrician certification

Nice To Haves

May have an IMSA certification
Knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in the use of Microsoft Office, utilizing Outlook, word processing, and spreadsheet software programs preferred

Responsibilities

Installs, tests, and maintains mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment associated with the City traffic signal system and other electrical systems, including fire alarm systems, automatic gates, outdoor lighting, and building/facility electrical systems and equipment.
Installs electrical equipment and lighting for special events as required.
Troubleshoots, repairs, and/or replaces electrical and mechanical equipment as needed.
Performs electrical or general maintenance work as required for other divisions and departments.
Hangs banners and installs signage on City streets and buildings as requested.
Performs all duties in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, City policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
Determines supplies, parts, tools, and equipment needed to accomplish assigned tasks; requisitions parts and supplies as needed.
Maintains assigned vehicles, trucks, and equipment.
Assists in coordinating assigned activities and functions with those of other City divisions, departments, and outside agencies as appropriate.
Provides instruction and leadership of lower-level electricians as assigned.
Prepares and maintains detailed work records and reports.
Locates underground utilities.
Installs fiber optic cables and performs maintenance.
Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.
Assists with special projects as required such as festivals and holiday events.
Performs general clerical work as required, including completing records and forms, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, and attending meetings.
Attends meetings, workshops, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Works outside regular work schedule to include on call, holidays, nights, and weekends, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.