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This position is located in Austin Energy or Austin Water Utility and is under general supervision. Responsible for leading electrical crews in the completion of their daily tasks of electrical repairs, installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including 2.4 kV. Coordinate maintenance repairs on motors, motor controls, substation switchgear, electrical distribution systems and lighting systems. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Plan, organize, schedule and lead crews in completion of assigned work orders, including making task assignments, checking materials ready, performing quality inspections, preparing switching requests, preparation of as built markups and other tasks as needed.
- Communicate with customers to explain purpose of activities that impact services.
- Monitor task completion for personnel assigned to leader.
- Train others to apply sound electrical maintenance and construction techniques in High, Medium and Low voltage electrical distribution systems as well as low voltage process and control systems.
- Interpret, explain and enforce City policies, procedures, electrical codes, specifications and ordinances.
- Perform quality inspections.
- Communicate with supervisor regarding work order planning and status or other issues as needed.
- Monitor compliance and communicate safety issues to personnel assigned to leader.
- Perform repair, installation, and maintenance as required operating all tools and equipment necessary.
- Assist Supervisor as required with performance reviews and evaluations of personnel assigned to the leader.
- Perform emergency electric system restoration as necessary.
- Complete paperwork associated with leading crews.
- Assist in Driver's Vehicle Condition reports.
- Assist in completing Collision, Property, or Incident Investigations.
- Conduct detailed tailboard meetings with crew as needed to ensure awareness of conditions, hazards, and specifics of work to be performed.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for leading utility crews and training other Utility Electricians (minimum of 3 employees, including the crew leader).
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of safety rules and procedures when working with energized electrical systems.
- Knowledge of Utility design and construction standards
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
- Knowledge of City of Austin policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of national electric code and local codes and amendments.
- Knowledge of local environment requirements for construction and maintenance activities
- Skill in estimating time, material and labor for job assigned
- Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and written specifications
- Ability to use electrical related hand tools, power tools, and hydraulic benders.
- Ability to demonstrate and use electrical related test equipment.
- Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet
- Ability to communicate effectively to subordinates, management and customers
- Ability to work in field conditions, temperature extremes, and in all types of weather conditions.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus six years of directly related Utility electrical experience, including two years as a journeyman electrician.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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Licensed for the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Texas within ninety (90) days of employment. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.
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