MUNICIPAL SERVICES ELECTRICIAN
Recruitment #2210-1547.5-001
List Type | Original |
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Requesting Department | DPW-INFRASTRUCTURE-ST/BRIDGES |
Open Date | 10/6/2022 09:15:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 10/28/2022 11:59:00 PM |
HR Analyst | Jamie Heberer |
Introduction
Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is
an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication –
big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable,
and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years,
bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art
museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront
festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce
that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If
you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants,
please consider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Municipal Services Electrician assigned to the
DPW-Infrastructure Bridges Section inspects, installs, services, repairs, and
maintains electrical equipment for the City of Milwaukee’s 20 movable bridges.
Essential Functions
Inspect, install, service, repair, and/or maintain the
following:
- DC drives.
- Programmable logic controllers.
- 3-Phase AC motors and DC motors.
- Variable frequency drives.
- Electrical and control wiring, such as relays, contractors, and limit switches.
- Fiber optic cable connections.
- Traffic gates, lights, and bells.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are
interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the
hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)
of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy here.
The Municipal Services Electrician must be willing and able
to do the following:
- Be available for emergency call-in work. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be assigned on a rotating schedule.
- See colors in order to use color-coded wiring systems, i.e., cannot have Color Vision Deficiency (CVD).
- Work in confined underground spaces.
- Perform heavy physical work, exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and lifting and moving objects weighing 50 lbs. frequently.
- Perform physical activities in the work environment that require agility, including ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps or poles; walking and standing, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, balancing, pushing and pulling.
- Work at heights in excess of 100 feet.
- Withstand prolonged exposure to variable and extreme weather conditions including rain, wind, excessive heat, intense cold, and snow.
Minimum Requirements
- Four years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical services and equipment.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A, B, and C covering general, air brakes, and combination sections within six months of appointment and throughout employment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program.
- State certification as a Master or Journey-level Electrician.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Knowledge of electrical wiring, circuitry, and/or electronic components.
- Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
- Practical knowledge of work involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the electrical systems described in the essential functions above.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and other electrical specifications.
- Ability to read and understand documents such as policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Ability to use hand tools and other mechanical equipment common to the electrical profession.
Communication, Customer Service, and Teamwork
- Verbal communication skills to effectively respond to repair requests in person and to communicate technical information to non-technical customers.
- Knowledge of and commitment to customer service best practices.
- Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
Current Salary
The current starting annual salary (Pay Range 7SN) is $83,825 ($40.30 per hour), and the resident incentive starting annual salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $86,339 ($41.51 per hour).
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit
program that includes the following:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.
Selection Process
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will
consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation;
written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The
Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most
qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations
may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be
determined by further analysis of the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as
soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may
be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However,
recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified
applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination.
Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide
alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all
phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the
City of Milwaukee.
Additional Information
APPLICATION and further information may be accessed by
visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
- Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
- If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
- The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO 703
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is
an equal opportunity employer.