Master Electrician

Minimum Qualifications
Master Electrician:

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in repair, testing, maintenance, or installation of electrical systems or equipment.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Master Electrician License issued by the State of Texas.

Notes to Applicants

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This position requires a Master Electrician License.

Staff hired at the Master Electrician level will be more heavily involved in managing contracts and overseeing contractor performance, running service calls, cleaning up electrical panels, and managing utility-wide electrical projects. They will be working with both energized and non-energized equipment.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• A detailed, complete employment application helps us to better evaluate your qualifications, and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for the position
• Please detail on the application any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs included on the application. Please include contact information for previous employers. As we are not accepting resumes, a complete application is essential

If you are selected to interview:

• Your electrical skills and skill level in Microsoft Office 2016 Word, Excel and Outlook will be assessed, with a required minimum passing score of 70%.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution
• And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date
• Job offers are contingent upon passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

Travel:

• If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

All Austin Water work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$31.81 - $39.76
Hours
Monday - Friday;
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Work hours may vary as determined by business need.

Position is considered essential and may require work on weekends, holidays, overtime, and call back for emergency response.
Job Close Date 07/12/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th Street, 78701 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing high level customer service and resolution to electrical concerns
• Basic skill level using Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system or online work order system
• Experience installing and monitoring energy gauges
• Experience managing electrical contracts and monitoring contractor performance
• Background in City of Austin’s electrical code
• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Pulls wire, conduit, cable, etc. Connects power cables to equipment - i.e. generators, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc. Uses various electrician hand tools - i.e. snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc. Operates soldering tools. Reads profiles and blueprints. Measures, cuts, and bends wire and conduit using rulers and hand tools. Installs wire, conduit, coaxial cable, etc. Installs conductors. Splices electrical wiring (i.e. strip insulation), twists wires together, solders, tapes, applies terminal caps, etc. Operates various power saws (i.e. radial arm, skill, etc.), drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, electronic testing equipment, cable finding equipment, and equipment testers. Assists other trades with electrical problems.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the City and National Electric Code.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures when working with energized electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of building codes applicable to level of construction.
• Knowledge of equipment tools and materials used in electrical maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge of City permitting process.
• Skill in the use of hand tools common to the electrical trade.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees, tenants, and the general public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in the repair, testing, maintenance, or installation of electrical systems or equipment. A State of Texas Master Electrician's license is required for the position. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of electrical experience do you have?

• None
• At least 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years, but less than 7 years
• More than 7 years

* Which best describes your experience with various electrical voltages?

• No experience
• 120/240 volts
• 277 Volts
• 480 volts
• 120, 277, & 480 volts

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook?

• No experience
• Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails
• Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another

* Describe your experience with a computerized maintenance management system or online work order system.

• None
• Basic: completing assigned work orders or service requests, entering notes and follow-up information, reading assignments
• Intermediate: assigning labor and parts costs, entering meter read information, investigating prior work for an address/customer
• Advanced: creation of a service request or work order, entering a follow-up task, plus all of above items

* Do you have a background in the City of Austin's electrical code?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have in evaluating electrical panels as well as connecting new circuits to existing panels?

• None
• 1-5 years
• 5-10 years
• More than 10 years

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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