Electrician-First Class (0751)

Category: Building Trades Facility: City: Philadelphia Date: Jun 28, 2026 Req ID: 1235 Secure Your Future with SEPTA – A Leader in Transportation! ===============================================================

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region.

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* Starting Pay Rate: $38.41/hour - After 12 Months: $42.67, based on applicable contract.

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

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We are seeking skilled and safety-driven candidates to fill our Electrician - First Class (0751) positions. The successful candidates will play a key role and be responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, testing, and adjusting electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensures all work is performed in compliance with relevant codes, safety standards, and project specifications.

*Please Note:*Candidates under the age of 21 who do NOT currently hold a Pennsylvania driver’s license may not be eligible to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement, which is a requirement for this position.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES

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• Install, maintain, repair, test, and adjust electrical equipment, wiring, and fixtures.
• Inspect, clean, troubleshoot, and repair transformers, inverters, motor alternators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and switchboard relays.
• Inspect, clean, and repair lighting circuits, including replacing fuses and circuit breakers as needed.
• Install, maintain, and repair substation power traction equip...