Electrician I (Brownsville, TX)

Job Summary

This job requires the use of drawings, wiring diagrams and specifications, a wide variety of precision measuring instruments, and a broad shop knowledge.  The job requires considerable physical effort along with continuous mental or visual effort.  This employee follows the lead of a licensed Electrician, or a Supervisor

Job Responsibilities

• Help troubleshoot and repair electrical power systems, control circuits, and camera systems.
• Help troubleshoot, repair electrical components within our sewer plants.
• Other duties as assigned included but not limited to different jobs that fall under the maintenance department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One to two years of experience in electrical construction or maintenance.
• Ability to use precision electrical and electronic instruments, AC and DC, hand tools, and other tools as assigned with proper instructions, as appropriate to the position being hired
• Ability to plan and perform unusual and difficult work involving the use of considerable ingenuity, initiative and judgment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English / Spanish).

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions such as heat, cold, dust, and vehicle exhaust.
• Medium physical effort including long periods of standing, up to 8 continuous hours and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Withstand prolonged periods of standing, walking, and/or sitting.
• Frequent contact with the public.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation to be hired for this position.

The above duties may not be performed in every position with the title and the above functions may not include all related duties that might be performed.

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