Electrician III

Electrician III

Department of Public Works/Electric Bureau

Class Title

Electrician III

Department of Public Works/Electric Bureau

Class Definition

The Public Works Electrician III is a skilled, journey-level electrical professional responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of municipal electrical systems and equipment. This position performs work on street lighting systems, traffic signal systems, municipal facilities, motors, motor controls, and related electrical infrastructure. Work is performed independently and as part of a team, utilizing specialized equipment including bucket trucks and aerial lifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Including the following, other duties may be assigned.

These duties are not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive, just illustrative of the kind of work to be performed.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair street lighting systems.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair traffic signal systems.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs in municipal buildings, facilities, parks, pump stations, and other public infrastructure.
• Diagnose and repair motors, motor starters, VFDs, relays, contactors, and motor control circuits.
• Install, test, and maintain electrical systems from low-voltage controls up to 480-volt three-phase systems.
• Read and interpret electrical plans, wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications.
• Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, and testing.
• Respond to emergency service calls and perform on-call duties.
• Operate bucket trucks, aerial lifts, and specialized equipment.
• Perform conduit installation, wire pulling, panel modifications, and equipment replacements.
• Maintain records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Assist in training and mentoring lower-level electricians.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of...