What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRICIAN position at City of Peoria?
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS / TRAFFIC OPERATIONS DIVISION
LOCATION: 3505 DRIES LANE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS
HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Monday through Friday
This is skilled electrical work in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical traffic control devices, wiring in public buildings, fire circuits, boxes and street light maintenance. Involves the application of electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical skills in the field and in the shop; and emergency standby duty on a scheduled rotating basis; with some exposure to electrical, mechanical and height hazards. Work is performed under supervision and is subject to inspection upon completion.
APPLICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 419 FULTON, ROOM 200, PEORIA, IL 61602 UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE. FAX# (309) 494-8587, PHONE# (309) 494-8575; E-MAIL humanresources@peoriagov.org; WEBSITE www.peoriagov.org. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH RESIDENCY WITHIN PEORIA CITY LIMITS WITHIN ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, IF YOU CHOOSE TO WAIVE THAT REQUIREMENT, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A TWENTY (20) MILE RADIUS OF CITY HALL AND GIVE UP 2% OF YOUR BASE PAY FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
¨ Controls and works in heavy congested traffic locations.
¨ Installs and maintains electrical traffic control devices.
¨ Installs and maintains street lighting.
¨ Operates heavy equipment such as aerial bucket trucks, forklifts, air compressors, concrete saws, trenchers, and cutting torches.
¨ Installs and maintains wiring in public buildings.
¨ Installs and maintains fiber optic cable.
¨ Performs maintenance of Civil Defense sirens.
¨ Attends training as required by department.
¨ Performs required standby duty.
¨ Performs other related duties as assigned.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer Vehicle General Office Equipment
High School diploma or GED supplemented by courses in electronics and solid state circuitry, three to five years experience in the skilled maintenance and repair of electronic equipment, a valid CDL Class “B” or higher driver’s license within 6 months of hire required, certified with International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) within one year of hire. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
¨ Principles and practices utilized in the installation, operation, maintenance, repair of traffic control devices.
¨ Policies and procedures as specified in the uniform traffic control devices manual.
¨ Safety precautions used when working with electrical, mechanical and height hazards.
¨ Standard practices, methods, tools and equipment used in the electrical industry.
¨ Principles of electricity and electrical circuits.
¨ Policies and procedures as specified in the Manual on Uniformed Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
¨ All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
Skill in:
¨ Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
¨ Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
¨ Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Mental and Physical Abilities:
¨ Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
¨ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
¨ Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
¨ Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
¨ Ability to understand and follow electrical diagrams.
¨ Ability to maintain records of work performed.
¨ Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
¨ Ability to use and care of hand and bench tools.
¨ Ability to use and care of electrical testing equipment.
¨ Ability to establish and maintain effecting working relationships with the public and other City employees.
Salary : $78,187
