Electric Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Electric Maintenance Worker (415)

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or its equivalent and two (2) years of electrical or mechanical repair or maintenance experience. One (1) year of Electric Utility Helper experience or its equivalent in an electric utility is considered as qualifying.

License

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license is required.

Typical Duties

Under general supervision: assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of communication and traffic signal systems, street lighting systems, fire alarm systems, water and electric automatic control systems, sub-station equipment, pump control systems, and related systems and equipment; participates in installation and repair of underground boxes, conduits and conductors, occasionally performs basic arc welding and acetylene welding and burning at a non-certified level; repairs tools and equipment; paints transformers, boilers and associated electrical equipment; works on top of sub-station transformers, circuit breakers, platforms, ladders and buildings; and does related work as required. After one year's experience and suitable training under supervision as Electric Maintenance Worker, the incumbent will be expected to splice and terminate energized conductors of 250 volts or less.

Under general supervision, works on: steam boilers, pumps, rotating equipment, valves, compressors, turbines, generators, transducers, indicators and recorders; filters; and mixes mild chemicals. Assists in compiling and maintaining records and reports. Demonstrates ability to learn and assist in taking routine generation plant readings.

Performs other maintenance and housekeeping as related to this job; and performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of elementary principles of electricity, and the basic types and uses of the tools, equipment and materials employed in routine electrical maintenance or repair work; working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment; good ability to recognize conditions which require repair and maintenance work; satisfactory ability to arc weld; good ability to understand operating manuals including plans and diagrams; good ability to follow verbal and written instructions; good ability to work with others.

Supervision Received

Works under the supervision of an Electric General Foreman/Forewoman, Field Foreman/Forewoman, Utility Electrician Technician, Electric Utility Generation Technician or others as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

May assist in the training of new personnel.

Special Conditions

Incumbents of this class may be required to work unusual hours in emergencies and to be available on an "on-call" basis. Incumbents will be required to work occasionally at a considerable height above the ground. Incumbents must have normal color vision.

Approved, September 1985