Electrician
Electrician
Closes On: August 29, 2019 at 11:59 PM CST
Location: Public Works, Kearney, NE 68845
Department: Public Works-Street
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay: $21.3285 - $30.0024
Status: Accepting Applications
Job Description Summary
Assist with all aspects of in-shop and on-site installation and maintenance of the City’s traffic control devices, City owned street lighting systems and a variety of other City related electrical projects. Work varies requiring interpretive judgment within prescribed standards and procedures. |
Job Responsibilities
Install, maintain, test, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic traffic control equipment including loop systems, video and radar detection, signal coordination, traffic preemption systems and other signal devices; install signal spans, cables, street lighting and signal mounted signs; preform location and marking of related electrical service wiring; use lift truck to clean, inspect, maintain and repair pole and mast mounted equipment and signal heads; coordinate and/or install electrical fixtures on utility poles and light standards; install cable conduit, measure and pull gable, splice and solder cable ends, and tags; lay underground cable; replace, install, rebuild traffic control systems including digging trenches, jacking conduit through ground, digging holes for signals; program and upgrade controllers and emergency vehicle preemptions; review engineering plans and schematics for traffic signals, street signs and other city related electrical projects; prepare and maintain work orders/records; assist with a variety of city electrical upgrades, maintenance and projects; Perform overtime as required and perform other duties as assigned. |
Minimum Education & Requirements
Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with Journeyman Electrician license. Prefer prior knowledge of electrical theory as applied to traffic signal circuits and wiring systems. Must possess a CDL with Air Brakes Certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Mental Requirements -
Ability to read and comprehend technically-written material. Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts accurately. Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions. Ability to organize information for concise written and oral presentation. Ability to evaluate possible courses of action. |
Physical Requirements
Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects Climbing/Balancing: Climbs ladders, inclines, uneven surfaces, balance required Stooping/Bending: Frequently Stand/Sit: Sit about 25 percent of the time Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates precision equipment requiring moderate ability Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates precision equipment requiring moderate ability |
Disclaimer
The City of Kearney is a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace and an EOE.