About the Department
This position is responsible for the electrical maintenance and service work in the Utilities Department.
Position Duties
- Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, switchboards, controllers, and switches required in making additions, extensions, or alterations in electrical systems.
- Tests, locates, and repairs trouble in electrical circuits and equipment; repairs and replaces defective parts in motors, generators, storage batteries, switchboards, controllers, contactors, switches, and other fixtures and appliances.
- Maintain a stock of selected electrical supplies; prepare reports and maintain records.
- Services, repairs, and maintains lighting, power, and heating, as assigned.
- Performs electrical maintenance and service work.
- Installs or repairs SCADA fixtures, power outlets, and switches.
- Maintains and repairs the air conditioning unit.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of modern SCADA procedures and methods, including computers and applicable software.
- Knowledge of national electrical codes.
- Knowledge of the installation of emergency backup generators.
- Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the electrical trade.
- Ability to meet the schedules and deadlines of the work.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
- Ability to work from drawings and specifications.
- Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited institution.
- At least five (5) years of electrical work experience.
- Valid Texas Journeyman Electrician License.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Other Qualifications
Complexity/Scope of Work
- The work consists of related electrical maintenance and repair duties. Electrical hazards contribute to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to install, repair, and maintain electrical systems in county facilities. Success in this position ensures safe and well-maintained electrical systems.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Occasionally
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles.
- Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
- Operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Working in low temperatures
- Working in high temperatures
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
- Working in noisy environments.
- Working in hazardous conditions.
- Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
- Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
- Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
- Heavy work that includes carrying objects up to 100 pounds or more.
- Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle.
Constantly
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Other Requirements/Information
- Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and criminal background checks are required.
- This position is covered under Civil Service; therefore, is subject to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations in addition to all other Webb County policies.