Electrician Journeyman, (A244210-16), 206 Wastewater Treatment
City of Laredo, TX
Technicians / ServiceJob category
Technicians / ServiceSalary: $20.34 Hourly
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: A244210-16
Department: Utilities
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 09/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Performs skilled electrician's work to provide a safe and reliable electrical environment in the plants and booster stations. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Frequently
Often
Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Frequently
Often
Travel Position will require the employee to travel
Never:
Seldom:
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:
For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits
01
Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
02
What is your highest level of education?
03
Do you have at least two (2) years of journeyman electrician level experience?
04
From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed journeyman electrician level experience with:Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.)
05
Do you have a Journeyman Electrician License from the State of Texas? (Note: If you answered "Yes" to this question, please make sure you attach a copy of your license to your application)(Failure to thoroughly and accurately provide this information in the indicated section may result in your application not being processed)
06
I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License", "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.
Required Question
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: A244210-16
Department: Utilities
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 09/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Performs skilled electrician's work to provide a safe and reliable electrical environment in the plants and booster stations. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
- Inspects control panel, junction boxes, and mission control box to check for proper functionality.
- Troubleshoots systems; tests, locates problems, and repairs electrical circuits and equipment.
- Performs preventative maintenance in control panels; cleans junction boxes, checks voltage and amperage, and inspects fuses, relays, and wiring connections.
- Repairs and/or replaces equipment as needed.
- Maintains inventory of electrical supplies; prepares reports and maintains records.
- Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
- Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the electrical trade.
- Knowledge of electrical code requirements related to electrical wiring and equipment.
- Skill in organization and time management.
- Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
- Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical trade.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
- Ability to make routine estimates of time and materials.
- Ability to locate and adjust defects in electrical systems and equipment.
- Ability to respond to emergency calls.
- Ability to work from drawings and specifications.
- Ability to comply with City policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Never
- Office or similar indoor environment
- Confined space
Seldom
- Office or similar indoor environment
- Confined space
Sometimes
- Street environment (near moving traffic)
- Construction site
- Warehouse environment
Frequently
- Outdoor environment
- Vehicles
Often
- Outdoor environment
- Vehicles
Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Never
- Individuals who are hostile or irate
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Communicable diseases
- Moving mechanical parts
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Seldom
- Individuals who are hostile or irate
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Communicable diseases
- Moving mechanical parts
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Sometimes
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Frequently
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Moving mechanical parts
Often
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Moving mechanical parts
Travel Position will require the employee to travel
Never:
- Local travel
- Regional travel
- National travel
- International travel
Seldom:
- Local travel
- Regional travel
- National travel
- International travel
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- At least two (2) years of journeyman electrician level experience.
Valid Licenses and Certifications
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Journeyman Electrician License from the State of Texas is required.
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:
- 10 days of paid vacation per year
- 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
- Pension plan
- 16 paid Holidays
- Paid health*
- Dental plan*
- Life insurance*
For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits
01
Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
- I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
- I am a part-time City of Laredo
- I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee
02
What is your highest level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
- 30 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 60 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD from an accredited college or university
- Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
- Other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
- None of the above
03
Do you have at least two (2) years of journeyman electrician level experience?
- Yes
- No
04
From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed journeyman electrician level experience with:Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.)
05
Do you have a Journeyman Electrician License from the State of Texas? (Note: If you answered "Yes" to this question, please make sure you attach a copy of your license to your application)(Failure to thoroughly and accurately provide this information in the indicated section may result in your application not being processed)
- Yes
- No
06
I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License", "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.
- I have read and understood the above information.
- I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.
Required Question
JOB SUMMARY
Electrician Journeyman, (A244210-16), 206 Wastewater TreatmentCity of Laredo, TX
Laredo
a month ago
N/A
Full-time