Job Description

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HIRING EVENT

Thursday, October 06, 2022

10A.M. - 2P.M.

Kleburg Rylie Recreation Center

1515 Edd Road

Dallas, Texas 75253

On-The-Spot interviews!

Parking is limited/ Access to free parking at the Library.

(Entrance to parking is on Wood Street)

Participants are encouraged to apply online

Apply: www.dallascityhall.com

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The Water Utility Electrician installs, repairs, and maintains the electrical equipment and fixtures of city buildings and facilities (e.g., airport field lighting, exhibit booths, city buildings, pump stations, civil defense sirens, traffic signal lighting, water and wastewater plants) in compliance with federal, state, and city codes to ensure quality electrical service.

Dallas Water Utilities-Floodway Operations: Requires high voltage electrical experience (480v or higher) and knowledge of Industrial Electrical processes (i.e. power distribution, motor controls, lighting, etc.) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and computer skills are a plus. Must have own transportation and is subject to inclement weather and twenty-four (24) hour emergency call.

Essential Functions

1 Troubleshoots electrical and/or electronic apparatus, motors, controls, and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
 
2 Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical equipment such as control circuits, lighting circuits, motors, switch gear for new, temporary and existing construction and ensures equipment conforms to electrical and safety codes.

3 Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards.

4 Reads blueprints or electrical diagrams to determine locations of equipment and conformance to building and safety codes.

5 Tests circuits and electric components to locate broken connections or defective current-control mechanisms.

6 Connects, pulls, and lays wires according to diagrams to install and repair fixtures.

7 Trains apprentice electricians and/or small crew of helpers in electrical systems installation and repair procedures to ensure work is accomplished according to specifications.

8 Documents maintenance and repair activities to provide accurate records of work performed.

9 Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

LICENSES:

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.


• Current State of Texas Journeyman (or higher) Electrician's License.


• Some positions may require a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• May be subject to evening and weekend shifts.


• May be subject to inclement weather conditions.


• May be subject to twenty-four (24) hour emergency call outs.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge and Skills

1 Thorough knowledge of and ability to perform repairs on large electrical motors and switch gears utilizing high
voltages.
2 Thorough knowledge of electrical code and other applicable regulations (FAA regulations, etc.) and principles of electricity required to perform general maintenance work.
3 Ability to use electrician's hand tools and standard measuring and testing instruments.
4 Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
5 Ability to complete work and report forms including time records, accident reports, labor and material job costs, etc.
6 Ability to diagnose electrical malfunctions.
7 Ability to train entry-level electricians and schedule their work.
8  Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public.
9 May require ability to operate backhoe, bucket truck, and/or lift equipment.

The salary listed on this job posting reflects the entire salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.  
 
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.  

Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed.  A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.    

Working Conditions and Hazards:

• Works indoors, outdoors, in traffic, in dirty, cramped, and hot or cold places and is exposed to all weather conditions.


• Requires constant standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting when making repairs.


• Subject to minor injuries to hand or fingers and possible serious injury or death from electrical shock.  


• Exposed to high noise levels due to operation of motors and various equipment, including heavy rotating equipment (e.g., 1,700 h.p. motors and blowers) and in high elevations (e.g., water towers).