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 those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear; The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use both legs and feet, hands to finger, handle, or feel to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and

arms; and stoop; kneel; climb or balance; or crouch. The employee must be able to perform all physical activities in all types of weather conditions during all the seasons of the year. The employee must frequently lift and/or move

up to 65 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision color vision, ability to adjust focus and depth perception.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and practices. Working knowledge of traffic signal systems and street lighting infrastructure. Knowledge of motors, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems. Ability to

troubleshoot complex electrical and control systems Five (5) years of demonstrable experience, preferably working under the supervision of a licensed electrician, electrical contractor, or in a municipal/public works

electrical environment; or A combination of eight (8) years of related work experience and accredited technical, vocational, or apprenticeship training. Must possess a valid PA driver’s license or the ability to obtain one, with

a safe driving record. Ability to obtain and maintain any required traffic signal certifications. Experience operating bucket trucks, aerial lifts, and related equipment preferred. Must possess a high school diploma or the

equivalent (GED).

Work Schedule

Per established departmental policy

The successful applicant will be subject to an extensive background check and drug screening before employment.

All City of Easton employees must live in Pennsylvania or move to PA within six months of being hired.

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