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City of Dearborn, MI

Electrician - Journeyman

City of Dearborn, MI, Dearborn, MI, United States


Salary : $68,447.00 - $83,867.00 Annually

Location : Dearborn 48120, MI

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 03061

Department: Public Works and Facilities

Opening Date: 09/09/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for performing journeyman-level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work for City buildings and structures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, transformers, switches, and related equipment and systems in City buildings and structures.
  • Tests electrical components and determines repair needs; performs repairs as needed.
  • Prepares estimates for time and material costs associated with daily work.
  • Maintains records of completed work.
  • Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE:
  • Electrical principles and practices;
  • Applicable tools and equipment;
  • Applicable codes and ordinances;
  • Occupational hazards and safe work methods and practices;
  • Recordkeeping principles.
SKILLS:
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment;
  • Estimating time and material costs;
  • Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with the general public and others to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to mechanical parts, inadequate lighting, work space restricts movement, and travel.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:
Four-year electrical apprentice program; or, Associate's degree and 3 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Journeyman Electrician License

Must Acquire within 6 Months of Hire:
Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License Class B with Air Brake Endorsement, Aerial Platform Certification, Confined Space Training, Work Zone Safety Training

Must Acquire within 2 years of hire:
Level I Traffic Signal Technician

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory completion of background check and a pre-employment physical and drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act.

Paid Time Off - 21 days/year as accrued
Holidays - 15 days/year
Defined Contribution (401a) plan - 20% vesting per year
Long term disability insurance
Life insurance at one times base pay
Health Insurance (80% City / 20% Employee cost sharing, or cash waiver)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Medical Savings Account - vesting after 5 years for City contributions
Supplemental life insurance coverage and other benefits options as provided by the cafeteria flexible benefits plan

01

Do you possess a Journeyman Electrician License?
  • Yes
  • No


02

Do you have the ability to obtain a State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License Class B with Air Brake Endorsement within six months of hire?
  • Yes
  • No


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