Electrician

Join us as an Electrician for the City of West Allis and help keep our lights on and our streets safe! We are looking for Certified Journeyman or Master Electricians who enjoy working outdoors. You do not want to miss this opportunity!
In this role, you will maintain, inspect, and repair electrical wiring systems and equipment. Your responsibilities will include managing street lighting, lighting services in parks, playgrounds, and parking lots, and lighting for public services and buildings. You will also be tasked with installing and maintaining the traffic control system throughout the city.
This position requires that our candidates be available to work nights, weekends, overtime, and unusual hours in case of emergencies and participate in rotational watch duty when assigned. Additionally, they must possess emotional intelligence, a strong work ethic, accountability, and initiative to fulfill the role's responsibilities effectively.

This position guarantees regular work and requires only local travel within West Allis. We offer an exceptional benefits package, which includes contributory medical insurance, fully paid dental coverage, a contributory dual pension program, generous paid time off, and a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 for qualified candidates. Job Flyer
Install, modify, repair, load, and test electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, outlets, fixtures, switches, switchboards, panel boards, transformers, and other devices to ensure they operate safely and correctly. Test, repair, or replace parts of worn-out equipment like motors, generators, storage batteries, and timing devices. Perform preventive maintenance tasks, such as inspecting, cleaning, oiling, adjusting electrical systems, and locating underground cables as part of the Diggers Hotline Network.
For low- and high-voltage systems, troubleshoot cable issues, find shorts, opens, grounds, electrolysis damage, capacitance imbalances, or cable breaks using tools like voltmeters, ohmmeters, meggers, and thumpers. String and pull wires to ensure proper tension and sag, install and pull cables underground, splice and connect wires, and repair or replace streetlight poles, bases, and luminaires. Maintain and replace beacon lights on City water towers, direct the raising of poles, inspect transformers and switches, check transformer temperatures, and test insulating oil for breakdowns and contamination.
Responsible for checking voltage at secondary terminals and repairing defective, loose, or corroded connections. They operate primary circuit cutout mechanisms and handle necessary repairs and replacements. Maintain low-voltage control cabinets, including replacing breakers, repairing contractors, and maintaining time clocks. Knowledgeable in sketch circuits, estimating costs, and ordering materials and supplies.
Engage safely from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and maintenance manuals to plan and lay out electrical lines, circuits, systems, and controls. They suggest improvements to procedures to enhance efficiency and support planning and innovation initiatives. They attend work regularly, communicate clearly and truthfully, testify in court when needed, drive designated vehicles lawfully while performing their duties, and travel across various properties within their jurisdiction. They may also perform other assigned duties.
Job Description
Candidates must have one of the following
1. A high school or trade school diploma, or equivalent, along with the successful completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship and at least five years of recent paid work experience. OR 2. A high school or trade school diploma, or equivalent, plus a minimum of six years of recent paid work experience as a journey-level electrician.
Qualified candidates are also required to have

A valid Wisconsin driver's license and an acceptable driving record per City Policy are required.

A Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (Class B, C with air brakes) and Tanker (N) Endorsement within the first 12 months of employment.
Relevant work experience along with the ability to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and background to qualify for one of the following roles:
Entry Level: Possession of a valid Journeyman Certification or Industrial Journeyman Electrician Certificate issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Professional: Certification as a Master Electrician from the State of Wisconsin.

Possession of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates should have a strong knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and instruments used in the electrical field. They must know the laws, codes, and standards governing electrical construction and installation. Understanding the hazards and safe work practices of the trade is also necessary.
It is crucial to install, operate, maintain, and repair wiring systems and equipment controls. Candidates should be skilled at reading blueprints, sketches, specifications, and diagrams, and estimating costs for small electrical projects. Proficiency in using standard hand tools is required.
According to Wisconsin Transportation Information Center guidelines, candidates must know how to set up traffic cones and barricades. They must be able to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts. It is also essential to work in confined spaces and near heavy traffic.
Candidates should be able to build and maintain good working relationships with a diverse group of people, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public. Considering individuals ' varied backgrounds, they should do this with tact, diplomacy, and courtesy. A demonstrated ability to support innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement is also a requirement.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for following instructions and making informed decisions. Candidates should multitask well in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to specialized software and databases. Familiarity with computer applications and mobile devices, like an iPad, is necessary.
Candidates must be skilled in using computers and software, including Windows and Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, Calendar, and Outlook, as well as mobile devices like an iPad.
Candidates must be willing to complete the National Incident Management System's (NIMS) ICS-100 and 700 training within the first six months of employment.