Electrician - Career Outlook

Responsibilities

Performs electrical work in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

Performs work involving layout, assembly, installation, repair, and testing of electrical equipment and wiring in power systems of buildings and other structures.

Performs standard shop duties and uses various hand tools, measurements, and testing instruments.

Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Ability to read blueprints.

Installation planning skills.

May require a license.

Ability to distinguish colors of electrical conductors.

Ability to drive county vehicles to and from job sites/ pumping stations throughout the county to perform electrical work.

Ability to routinely climb ladders and stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend or twist their body to perform troubleshooting of industrial equipment.

Ability to stand, kneel, or bend for long periods of time and occasional stooping. Ability to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects and to move two or more limbs together while remaining in place.&

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and in hot and cold temperatures. Able to lift 50lbs; drive 1/2, 3/4, and 1ton utility trucks and operate hoisting equipment, stooping, and extended standing.

Frequent exposure to loud noises and rare exposure to airborne substances and routine climbing.

Must also be able to operate tools in close proximity to electrical components.

Must be capable of climbing/crouching in confined areas, as this position requires the ability to enter permitted confined spaces.

Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by persons who weigh 310 lbs. or more.

All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Experience with a variety of tasks in the maintenance of three-phase industrial electrical equipment up to 4160 volts, including MCC, panel boards, standby generators, motors, pump controllers, HVAC equipment, switchgear, rackable breakers, VFD and soft starters, and other electrical equipment in the Wastewater Pumping Stations.&

Performs a wide range of complex preventive/corrective maintenance and general housekeeping to maintain continuous operation of industrial electrical equipment.&

Lists and orders necessary parts to restock, repair, or replace all industrial electrical equipment throughout the pumping stations. Utilizes computer and software to maintain work orders and requisition parts for preventive and corrective maintenance.&

Performs work in permit-confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective gear, and slippery and wet conditions.&

Attends required electrical training to ensure work is performed. Complies with the regulatory requirements and national electrical code.

Education Required

High school education or GED equivalent certificate.

Education Preferred

A completed trade school certificate in the electrical category.

Additional Information

Required documents/licenses: A valid driver's license. A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman Electrician's license is preferred but not required.