Municipal Services Electrician - #2505-1547-002
- City of Milwaukee
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Full Time
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcethat is committed to providing exemplary service to the Citys residents. Ifyou have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants,please consider the following opportunity.
PurposeThe Municipal Services Electrician inspects, installs, services,repairs and maintains electrical equipment for the City of Milwaukee's streetlighting, traffic control, water and sewer instrumentation, communicationnetwork systems, buildings, and facilities.
Essential FunctionsInspect, install, service, repair, and/or maintain thefollowing:
- Overhead and underground wires, cables, transformers, switchgear and other accessories, underground conduits, manholes, and vaults.
- Electronic/electrical and mechanical equipment and poles used to carry wires and cables.
- Computerized systems, monitoring/control systems, DC battery systems, high voltage systems, variable speed drive equipment, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, alarms, and various motor types.
- Cranes, telemetry, fiber optic and metallic cable, data-line telemetry, parking control, and other electric/electronic systems.
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and all types of raceway systems.
Perform driving duties:
- Drive or operate commercial and/or non-commercial vehicles as needed in assigned work unit.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment- Municipal Services Electricians must be available for emergency call-in work. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be assigned on a rotating schedule.
- Ability to see colors in order to use color-coded wiring systems (cannot have color vision deficiency).
- Ability to work in confined underground spaces.
- Must be able to perform physical activities in the work environment that require agility, including ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps or poles; walking and standing, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, balancing, pushing and pulling.
- Must be able to work at heights in excess of 100 feet.
- Must be able to perform heavy physical work, exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and lifting and moving objects weighing 50 lbs. frequently.
- Must be able to withstand prolonged exposure to variable and extreme weather conditions including rain, wind, excessive heat, intense cold and snow.
The preplacement medical requirements for this titleinclude:
- Physical/lift test
- Audiogram
- Vision
- DOT Drug Test
- Four years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical services and equipment.
- Valid driver's license at time of application, throughout the selection process and throughout employment.
- A good driving record at time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment.
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL) A, B, and C covering general, air brakes, and combination sections within six months of appointment and throughout employment.
- Successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program.
- State of Wisconsin certification as a Master or Journey-level Electrician.
Technical
- Knowledge of electrical wiring, circuitry, and/or electronic components.
- Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
- Practical knowledge of work involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the electrical systems described in the essential functions above.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and other electrical specifications.
- Ability to use hand tools and other mechanical equipment common to the electrical profession.
- Knowledge of and commitment to safe work practices.
Communication, Customer Service, and Teamwork
- Ability to read and understand documents such as policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Verbal communication skills to effectively respond to repair requests in person and to communicate technical information to non-technical customers.
- Knowledge of and commitment to customer service best practices.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with coworkers and customers whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
The current salary range (Pay Range 7LN) is $92,987-$120,936 and the resident incentive starting annual salary for the City of Milwaukeeresidents is $95,777-$124,564 . Appointment above the minimum is possiblebased upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject toapproval.
- Additional $1.50 per hour when designated to hold the Wisconsin Electrical Contractor License for the City.
- Employees will receive an additional 5% when assigned lead work.
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirements Systems (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee, please visit .
Selection ProcessTHE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experienceand/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, astructured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates tostructured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews mayinclude written exercises. Selection process component weights will bedetermined by further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE The selection process will beheld as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have beenmet. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of theselection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. Theapplicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection processat the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.
Additional InformationAPPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed byvisiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL .
- Applications should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
- If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at ... or ....
- The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
EEO Code = 703
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.