Electrician - Traffic

This is a journeyman/master electrician position with responsibility for installation, maintenance and repair of the City's traffic-related electrical equipment and facilities. The Electrician-DPW position primarily involves installing, repairing, and maintaining the City's traffic signals and streetlights and other electrical equipment and data networking facilities within the City's public rights-of-way. Work is performed under general supervision of the City Traffic Engineer. 

This position involves infrequent after-hours duties related to emergency calls, project installations, and contractor inspections. It does not involve on-call duties or on-call rotation. Emergency work, as well as planned work, often involves lengthy exposure to all types of weather and direct exposure to heavy traffic on local and higher-speed roadways.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Installs, repairs, and maintains traffic signals, warning lights and controls
• Installs, repairs, and maintains streetlights and controls
• Installs, repairs, and maintains the City's traffic communications network field equipment
• Troubleshoots electrical problems
• Locates existing underground electrical and communications facilities
• Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required

 OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works with Purchasing Division to order parts and supplies
• Assists in development of specifications for traffic signal and street lighting equipment
• Inspection of contractor installations of infrastructure
• Performs miscellaneous tasks as directed by supervisor

Experience as an electrician and the necessary training beyond the high school level to have attained a journeyman or master electrician license, with some of that experience and training including street lighting as well as buildings; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Considerable knowledge of electrical systems, methods, electrical codes, and regulations
• Ability to learn and work with street lighting and traffic signal systems
• Ability to learn and work with custom software to configure and  maintain traffic signal electronics
• Ability to learn and work safely in and around vehicular traffic
• Ability to troubleshoot traffic signal electrical and control system problems
• Ability to troubleshoot street lighting electrical and control system problems
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, contractors and the public in a courteous, positive, and tactful manner
• Ability to drive large trucks and other vehicular/construction equipment
• Ability to withstand an outdoor working environment during all seasons
• Ability to work above ground in a bucket truck
• Skill in the operation of electrical test equipment and hand and power tools
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Windows computer operating system and Microsoft Office programs
• Valid CDL driver’s license and good driving record, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire (City provides training if needed).
• Valid Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician license

COMPETENCIES
Communication
 Self-directed/Autonomous/Accountable
 Problem Solving
 Technical/Professional/Strategic Skills
 Creative/Innovative