Senior Maintenance Electrician

Overview

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, leads and performs skilled tasks in the maintenance, replacement, and repair of traffic signal and street lighting systems, and electrical equipment; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.

The Senior Maintenance Electrician is the lead class in the Maintenance Electrician series. The incumbent performs lead supervisory duties, including assisting in the planning, assigning, and evaluation of the work of subordinates, giving recommendations on discipline, and providing training as required. The Senior Maintenance Electrician is also responsible for the repair, maintenance, and installation of high voltage and standard electrical devices such as traffic lights and signals.

This classification differs from the next higher classification of Maintenance Electrician Supervisor in that the latter has overall supervisory responsibility for supervising electrical repair and maintenance for the City s Street Division.

Receives general supervision from the Maintenance Electrician Supervisor. Exercises functional, technical and lead supervision over training personnel.

• Installs and maintains street lighting fixtures and traffic signal systems, lights, and lighting systems in City streets and residential areas; observes safe work practices when working in the right-of-way; replaces damaged signal devices lights and poles; maintains other electrical equipment, including air conditioning systems, pumps, and other high voltage equipment.
• Performs signal preventative maintenance; performs intersection phase adjustments, timing adjustments, and coordinates adjustments. Investigates complaints of equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs, or removes and replaces defective equipment; makes field or shop repairs. Tests faulty equipment and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic units and systems to diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects; replaces defective components and wiring and adjusts mechanical parts. Aligns, adjusts, and calibrates equipment according to specifications; calibrates testing instruments; maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
• Maintains records of work performed, time, equipment, and materials used; maintains inventory of supplies and obtains supplies, parts, and materials according to established procedures. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

• May train and direct the work of newly assigned staff. Uses mechanical boom and aerial platform trucks to make aerial repairs and to replace streetlights and other overhead electrical fixtures.
• Performs backup duties for related positions, as required. May be exposed to confidential and privileged information during the course of duties, which should be maintained as such. Performs other related duties as required.

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more is also required.

Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, which may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, and the incumbents may be exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and…