Electrical Technician

Full Time
Kearney, NE 68845
$23.15 an hour
Posted
Job description

Electrical Technician


Closes On: May 25, 2023 at 11:59 PM CST

Location: Public Works, Kearney, NE 68845
Department: Public Works-Street
Job Status: Not Specified
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay: $23.15 -
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: Full Benefits package. 40 hours of sick and vacation on first day.




Job Description Summary

Under general direction, utilize underground locating equipment to pinpoint the paths of cables and conduits that carry electrical control system utilities, prepare and provide locate data to City GIS mapping specialists, collaborate with GIS mapping specialists on mapping the City-owned street light and traffic signal electrical system, 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

Locate, map, 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; perform locating and marking of related electrical and signal wiring; collaborate with mapping specialists on mapping electrical and signal systems, assist with installing signal spans, cables, street lighting and signal mounted signs; 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; measure and pull cable, assist electrical staff with rebuilding traffic control systems including digging trenches, install overhead and underground cable and conduit; dig holes for signals; program and upgrade controllers and emergency vehicle preemptions; review engineering plans and schematics for traffic signals, street lighting systems, illuminated 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; participate in on call rotation, responding to emergency locate calls. Perform overtime and “On Call” duty as required and perform other duties as assigned. Advise engineering staff, developers, builders, utility companies, and property owners in electrical system matters.


Minimum Education & Requirements

High school diploma (GED). Journeyman Electrician license preferred and the ability to obtain IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician certification. Prior knowledge of electrical theory as applied to traffic signal circuits and wiring systems with ArcGIS experience preferred. Must possess a Class A within 12 months of hire.


Mental Requirements

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


Residency Requirement

Thirty (30) minute response time by way of the most direct route from the employee’s permanent residence to the employee’s assigned work site and within posted speed limits.

Disclaimer

The City of Kearney is a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace and an EOE.

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