Electrician

Summary

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you! We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as an Electrician, working with the Department of Utilities.

This ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining Water and Wastewater (W/WW) electrical equipment and systems using technical skills, mechanical proficiency, and knowledge of electrical systems.

• Locates and repairs electrical problems in W/WW facilities in accordance with mechanical and electrical codes; works independently, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Performs electrical repair and maintenance activities within scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
• Maintains W/WW electrical equipment and systems using technical skills, mechanical proficiency and knowledge of electrical systems; inspects work to verify compliance to quality and safety standards.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates, installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems, components, and devices; reads and interprets diagrams, schematics and blueprints; prepares project cost estimates.
• Examines equipment malfunctions to determine cause and troubleshoot actual and potential problems.
• Examines components to be repaired and determines the proper repair techniques; studies schematics to determine needed repairs or replacement of components; replaces faulty components, and tests finished job to determine system capability; updates wiring diagrams as needed.
• Inspects a variety of electrical equipment; assures equipment functions meet job specifications and technical codes; maintains and updates daily log of activities; keeps current on issues and trends in electrical and electronic equipment.
• Installs, repairs, calibrates, and updates electrical wiring, fixtures, instruments, motors, pumps, generators, and specialty equipment and components; discusses scope of problems with supervisor, and recommends repair methods and techniques to correct problems and maintain system stability.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations; responds to emergencies as needed.
• Confers with mechanics, technicians, plant operations personnel, and outside services to coordinate planned installation, repair, and preventive maintenance work.
• Recognizes abnormally operating equipment, and uses advanced troubleshooting methods and skills to diagnose and analyze conditions, and recommend required repairs.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND four years experience as a skilled industrial electrician and completion of an electrical apprenticeship program: OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• City policies and procedures.
• National Electrical Code and other local and state regulations and codes.
• Theories and principles of electrically operated valves, pumps, electrical motors, and controls.
• Principles, practices, and safety and quality standards for electrical system repair and maintenance.
• Functions and servicing requirements of W/WW plant machinery and equipment.
• Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions in a W/WW utility plant.
• Federal and state safety rules and regulations in W/WW utility plant environments.
• Repair and maintenance techniques for W/WW plant facilities, and servicing requirements…