District Electrician - (2402387)
Position Information
The San Antonio District is looking to bring three Journeymen Electricians on board to join our team! We are looking to hire one electrician who will join our Facilities team, focusing on overseeing projects and preventative maintenance, along with other facilities-related tasks. The other two electricians will work with our dedicated Electrical Shop, handling both construction and maintenance projects. If you're skilled, dedicated, and ready to take on diverse electrical tasks, we encourage you to apply!
Effective 9/1/24 the salary range for this position will be updated to reflect new salary limits. Texas State Auditor's Office - Salary Schedules
Minimum Salary: 48,158.00
Maximum Salary: 77,477.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: San Antonio District Hdqtrs 4615 NW LOOP 410 San Antonio 782290928
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
- Low Turnover
- Retirement Pension
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Leave/Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- On the Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
- Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Plans, inspects and oversees the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment for the San Antonio District. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
- Assists in planning and reviewing traffic signal and illumination projects to include revising standard details and standard specifications.
- Calculates electrical loads, wiring sizes and lengths.
- Designs and inspects electrical layouts and standard details according to commercial and industrial applications and the National Electric Code (NEC).
- Ensures safety requirements and standards are followed.
- Ensures strict adherence to the NEC and city electrical ordinances.
- Inspects and oversees the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment according to applicable codes.
- Inspects electrical construction and maintenance contract work.
- Instructs others in electrical theory and practice.
- May install and repair traffic signal electrical devices; as required moves signal heads and other equipment/systems.
- Operates electrical/electronic-testing equipment.
- Responds to emergency situations to assist with repair and maintenance of traffic signals, systems, lighting or traffic data collection equipment.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies
Experience: 7 years in electrical experience. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Valid Class B CDL required within 120 days of employment
- TX Journeyman License at time of hire
Competencies:
- Higher mathematics
- Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
- Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures
- Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
- Materials and methods used in electrical systems
- Building code standards and industry guidelines
- Technical, electrical and building trade practices
- Building construction and contractor field procedures
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- Maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Interpreting applicable information
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
- Using applicable electronic test equipment
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Read and work with color coded electrical wiring
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
- Works in narrow aisles or passageways
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
- Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Job: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jul 22, 2024, 11:23:21 AM Unposting Date: Aug 12, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Electrician III State Job Code/s: 9806
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
