IUOE Electrician Specialist, LLE

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• May guide, direct and assist in training lower classified personnel

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Voltage-ohm meters, circuit testers, electrical lineman's hand tools, conduit benders, mechanic's hand tools, bench lathe, ammeter, test lamps, megger, electrical instruments and basic machine shop equipment.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Inspects, tests and maintains electrical lighting, signal, communication and power distribution circuits and equipment. Isolates equipment and component failures in switches, motors, control panels and a variety of electrical equipment, using electrical test equipment.
• Performs layout work for electrical maintenance and construction operations. Installs new panel boxes, circuits and feeder lines to meet load conditions. Performs necessary electrical maintenance work on elevators, hoists, conveyors, electric motors and lighting systems. Replaces or exchanges defective mechanical components such as small motor gears and bearings and electrical parts such as brushes, armatures, resistors, switches, transformers, etc., according to schematic designs.
• Performs complex wiring, installation and troubleshooting on motors, generators, switches, transformers, clocks and time systems, intercom systems, paging systems, fuse panels, alarm and signal systems, heating appliances and similar specialized electrical devises .Pulls and installs cable and raceway systems including underground cable. Installs transformer, disconnect switches buss structures and fuses. Installs one-of-a-kind custom-built lab equipment including work with machine shops, engineers and suppliers to procure parts and materials.
• Performs basic and routine level work commonly assigned to other trades, (e.g. carpentry or mechanical tasks) where performance of such tasks is incidental to performance of the electrical work or is required in response to an emergency situation5. Responds to, troubleshoots and repairs a wide variety of equipment in emergency situations including power failures, lightning strikes, critical equipment failure and fire, alarm and security system faults/failures.6. Performs other related duties as requested, requiring comparable levels if knowledge, skill and responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent educational training.
• Completion of approved Journeyman program in the Electrical trade and 3-5 years experience or equivalent combination of formal training and experience.
• Able to read and write English, make mathematical calculations, understand and use blueprints, wiring and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and regulations, including formal training in the most recent version of the National Electrical Code.
• May require a valid and clean motor vehicle license.
• Must have working home telephone for call-ins.

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

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