Electrician I, II, III

Salary : $51,334.40 - $72,030.40 Annually

Location : Gastonia, NC

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 01238

Department: Public Utilities

Division: Water & Sewer/Utilities Maintenance

Opening Date: 11/20/2024

Closing Date: 12/31/2025 12:00 AM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

Join our dynamic team at Two Rivers Utilities, a subsidiary of the City of Gastonia! We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Electrician to help maintain and enhance our vital infrastructure. If you have a passion for electrical systems, a commitment to safety, and a desire to contribute to our growing community, we want to hear from you.

Electrician I
Performs technical work in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic components for City facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor. Supervision may be exercised over a small crew.

Electrician II
Performs intermediate technical work in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic components for City facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor. Supervision may be exercised over a small crew.

Electrician III
Performs difficult technical work in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic components for City facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor. Supervision may be exercised over a small crew.

Essential Functions/Duties

Electrician I, II & III

• Trouble-shoot electrical components (25%)
• Repair and replace outdated electrical components (20%)
• Install new electrical circuits (20%)
• Discuss job requirements with and receive instructions from supervisor (5%)
• Inspect for National Electrical Code violations (5%)
• Develop work assignments based upon priorities (5%)
• Requisition necessary equipment and materials (5%)
• Maintain time and materials records (5%)
• Train and instruct unskilled and semi-skilled workers (5%)
• Serves on the emergency on-call rotation (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Electrician I
Minimally Qualified Starting Pay: $24.68

• General knowledge of the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and replacement of all electrical components associated with general municipal building facilities, including water and wastewater treatment and pump station equipment
• General knowledge of the National Electrical Code, skilled in the use of all diagnostic equipment to successfully repair electronic components
• Ability to prepare reports, ability to read and understand electrical schematics and line diagrams.

Electrician II
Minimally Qualified Starting Pay: $25.91

• Thorough knowledge of the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and replacement of all electrical components associated with general municipal building facilities, including water and wastewater treatment and pump station equipment.
• thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code, skilled in the use of all diagnostic equipment to successfully repair electronic components,
• ability to prepare reports, ability to read and understand electrical schematics and line diagrams.

Electrician III
Minimally Qualified Starting Pay: $27.21

• Comprehensive knowledge of the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and replacement of all electrical components associated with general municipal building facilities, including water and wastewater treatment and pump station equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code,
• Skilled in the use of all diagnostic equipment to successfully repair electronic components, ability to prepare reports,
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and line diagrams.

Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Electrician I, II, III

• Associate's degree in electronic technology or another closely related field with moderate experience in the maintenance of automated electrical or electronic control systems,
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the maintenance of automated electrical or electronic control systems
• Possession of North Carolina Unlimited Electrical Contractor License

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Electrician I

• NIMS 100, 200, and 700 training certificates within 12 months of hire.
• Possession of North Carolina Unlimited Electrical Contractor License
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in the electrical maintenance filed
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• The employee must pull permits in his/her name or the license must be signed over to the City of Gastonia.

Electrician II

• NIMS 100, 200, and 700 training certificates within 12 months of hire.
• Possession of North Carolina Unlimited Electrical Contractor License
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in the electrical maintenance filed
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• The employee must pull permits in his/her name or the license must be signed over to the City of Gastonia.

Electrician III

• NIMS 100, 200, and 700 training certificates within 12 months of hire.
• Possession of North Carolina Unlimited Electrical Contractor License
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in the electrical maintenance filed
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• The employee must pull permits in his/her name or the license must be signed over to the City of Gastonia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Electrician I, II & III):
1. The physical activity of this position includes:

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing: Using the upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

2. The physical requirements of this position:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision:
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform one or more of the following:

• performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

4. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Drug screening, criminal background, and reference checks required.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective and unique identity.

The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/H)

High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
Dental
Vision
Life
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Pension (Local Government Employees' Retirement System)
401(k)
457
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Dependent Care Plan
Employee Assistance Program
On-Site Health Clinic
Employee Educational Assistance Program
Sick Leave (12 days per year)
Initial Employment Vacation: Starting at 12 days per year
Holidays (11 days per year)
Personal Day (1 day per year)

A comprehensive list of benefits can be found online at

01

Do you have a current NC Electrical License?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your highest level of education.

• High School or Equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Doctorate

Required Question