Electrician

About the position

Tacoma Public Utilities is creating an eligible list for Electrician. We are seeking experienced journey-level electrical workers to diagnose, install, repair and/or maintain electrical equipment, electrical systems and electrical control systems. The work includes varied electrician assignments involving the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electrical equipment and control systems such as boilers, chillers, motors, standby generators, air compressors, fire alarms, dryers, refrigerators, overhead doors, lighting, and other electrical devices.
• Troubleshoot systems which include some electronics.
• Install low (600 VAC and below) voltage electrical distribution and utilization equipment and supporting systems including main, feeder and branch panelboards; motor controls; dry-type transformers; lighting fixtures, contactors, and controls; power outlets, control devices and heaters; grounding, computer cables or cathodic protection systems; and the electrical systems of other building systems such as fire alarm, physical access control, security, and communications.
• Install raceway systems (galvanized rigid, EMT, and PVC conduit and cable tray) and pull wire for new and existing electrical installations.
• Install, modify, or rewire existing electrical installations.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment.
• Purchase and order electrical supplies or parts from vendors, warehouse, or distributors.
• Review and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and project plans and specifications of electrical equipment installations.
• As-build electrical installations before, during and upon completion of projects.
• Replace fuses in power and control circuits.
• Change lamps, ballasts, and drivers in fluorescent, incandescent, HID and LED lighting fixtures.
• Install temporary power systems for special events or to aid in construction activities.
• Performance of duties will include working with electrically energized parts, and working from heights with ladders, boom trucks or on catwalks.

Requirements

• Completion of an accepted four-year apprenticeship training program and journey-level electrician status (or an equivalent combination of education and/or training and/or experience).
• Hold and maintain an Electrical License (EL-01).
• Valid Washington State Driver's License at time of appointment, with maintenance thereafter.
• Valid first aid, CPR card; and flagging card. Cards must be obtained prior to completion of probationary period with maintained thereafter.