Pre-Apprentice, Electronics Technician

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 433,000 customers in Southern Arizona. We provide the energy behind Tucson’s economy. We also embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the community we have served since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values and shaped by a team of innovative, dedicated and engaged professionals who power our vision and make a difference every day.

Pre‑Apprentice Electronics Technician – Communication Services.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid up‑to‑date driver license
• An understanding of electrical theory and college algebra
• Ability to physically bend, stoop, lift and climb, and carry tools for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb towers and structures
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow workers and customers maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work in the field on an all‑day basis, overtime, holidays, weekends, inclement weather, and to travel for out‑of‑town work
• Ability to work in a manner that prevents injury
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

In order to qualify for this bid, you will have to progress through three different exams. The first will be a technical test with 50 questions and a time limit of two hours. A passing score of 85% is required. The second step is the successful passing of the practical assessment, which ascertains a person’s ability to perform the work of this position.

Upon successful completion of the practical assessment, you will then move into the core competency oral interview stage.

• Knowledge of basic math and algebra
• Basic electrical theory and terms
• Ability to make calculations using Ohm’s law
• Ability to identify electrical components
• Understanding of principles of AC circuits
• Safe work practices
• OSHA/Safety rules

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Behavioral based interview incorporating our core competencies. We believe that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior and that recent behavior is a better predictor than older behavior. This interview is different from those you may have taken in the past.

• Considers the financial implications for each decision you make
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cost pressures inherent within our business and is able and willing to take action accordingly
• Seeks out new learning opportunities as well as sharing, identifying and acting on lessons learned from successes and failures
• Sincerely, willingly and continuously reaffirms key goals or values
• Helps detect and resolve team breakdowns resulting from change
• Learns and develops new skills or behaviours to adapt to constant, sometimes turbulent change
• Shows a willingness to take calculated risks to accomplish project deliverables
• Shows flexibility with current procedures to effectively achieve a business result for a customer
• Improves performance by applying concepts from other situations to a new situation
• Is determined to succeed and maintains focus in the face of challenges
• Be able to discuss the core competencies

This is an entry classification position, designed to train the employee to assume the responsibilities of an Apprentice Electronics Technician. Under close supervision by an Electronics Technician, the employee assists, acquires knowledge and experience, and progressively learns the craft.

• Perform all the basic duties and less skilled operations in connection with construction, operation, and maintenance performed by personnel in the section
• Learn safety rules, practices and procedures used by the company and the section
• Assist Electronics Technicians
• Perform duties of progressively increasing importance and complexity
• Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company practices and procedures
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