Medium Voltage Electrician

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced electrician who enjoys tackling diverse projects and welcomes new challenges? Would you like to join forces with an agency which strives to enhance, connect, and add value to our communities by providing a sustainable, equitable transportation system and quality services for all? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a motivated Medium Voltage Electrician to join our dynamic team. Take the next step in this specialized profession and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Medium Voltage Electrician, you will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs to a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment, power supply and lighting systems, fire alarm systems, traffic light controls, carbon monoxide analyzing systems, and tunnel ventilation fans. You will be tasked with locating and analyzing electrical circuitry faults and defective electrical components by means of interpreting drawings and schematics, and through the use of test equipment. You will also install electrical devices, fixtures, cables, and conduits in accordance with accepted standards and codes of the electrical trade. Within this role, it is imperative to promote a culture that emphasizes safety as a core value and ensure that safety is incorporated into all discussions, deliberations, and decisions.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require rotating shift work due to 24/7 operations.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess five years of full-time journey-level experience in the electrical trade?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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