Electrical Worker General (DPW - Employment Opportunity)
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Electrical Worker General (DPW - Employment Opportunity)
Salary
$58,740.00 - $59,915.00 Annually
Location
MI 48226, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Department
Dept of Public Works
Job Number
20184738341xx
Closing
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Description
Under the general supervision of an Electrical Worker Sub-Foreman, Electrical Worker Foreman, Plant Maintenance Foreman or designated maintenance supervisor and the general oversight of the Master Electrician of Record, provides journey worker electrical installation, repair and maintenance services and trains and directs the work of registered apprentices.
Examples of Duties
Installs, diagnoses and repairs transformers, motors and starters, switchgear, programmable logic controllers, relays and meter equipment.
Replaces motor bearings and brushes.
Installs, alters or replaces conduit, wiring, switches and outlets for lighting and power supply for interior electrical systems, safety zone lights, floodlights, airport signals, control systems, motors, office and residential needs, and other needs as directed.
Isolates equipment; locates and clears grounds, short circuits and electrical or mechanical trouble on primary or secondary electrical circuits and their associated equipment and devices.
Maintains and overhauls switchboards and supervisory control equipment.
Inspects and maintains primary service installations and power distribution systems in public buildings.
Maintains and calibrates electrical meters.
Maintains emergency power systems.
Ensures allied trades persons on maintenance teams understand electrical safety procedures.
Carries tools, parts and supplies to areas of work.
Cleans machinery, parts and equipment.
Ensures that other employees in proximate work area understand basic electrical safety practices such as lockout / tagout procedure.
Completes work orders and paperwork related to job tasks.
Directs helpers and trains apprentices.
Performs duties in accordance with departmental and regulatory safety procedures and standards, including but not limited to, the utilization of designated personal protective equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid City of Detroit, State of Michigan Electrical Journeyman or Master Electrician License
Certificate of Apprenticeship Completion.
Valid State of Michigan Operator License
As a condition of employment at WWTP and WTP, candidates must pass a respiratory fit test and remain ready to wear a respirator during all work hours.
Facial hair may interfere with the proper fit of the respirator which may make shaving of facial hair a requirement.
Employees are required to pass an annual respiratory fit test.
Baseline physicals may be repeated prior to the annual respiratory fit test when deemed appropriate.
Supplemental Information
SUBJECTS & WEIGHTS
Electrical Journey License 100%
Interview: Pass/Fail
Total: Evaluation of Electrical License and Interview: 100%
Military Service: 0 - 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
A COPY OF YOUR STATE OF MICHIGAN
ELECTRICAL JOURNEYMAN OR MASTER ELECTRICAL LICENSE
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles of electricity and electrical equipment.
Electrical safety procedures.
Electrical generation and medium voltage power distribution.
The National Electrical Safety Code.
The National Electric Code.
SKILL IN:
Safe and proper use of the hand and electrical tools of the trade
Strength and dexterity required to perform duties of class.
Reading blueprints, wiring and schematic diagrams and understanding and following written instructions.
ABILITY TO:
Write reports, use a personal computer and learn specialized workplace software.
Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in handling difficult problems of installation, maintenance and repair.
Instruct and direct the work of others.
Lift small electric motors or other electric components.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
- Employees in this class will be required to provide the tools necessary to perform the work assigned and will be required, when necessary, to operate a motor vehicle.
considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
Special Service - Limited Term employees shall have only those fringe benefits as stipulated in a labor agreement between the City of Detroit and the Greater Detroit Building and Construction Trades Council. Special Service - Limited Term employees shall have employment status only as Provisional Hires under Rule V of the Human Resources Department Rules.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.
Note: Spec reviewed 11/3/17
City Employees Benefits Summary
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical
Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits after ninety-one (91) days of employment.
Dental
Eligible for dental care after sixth (6) months of employment.
Vision
Eligible for eye care after six (6)months of employment.
Life Insurance
Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan)
The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
City employees accrue sick leave based on the number of regular hours worked. Full time employees earn ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year. You may carry over your unused sick leave. Effective July 7, 2012 maximum accumulation is 300 hours.
VACATION and LEAVE
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Other Leave Policies
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service; - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. (In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); • An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; • Employees are vested after ten
