Utility Electrician Technician

Job Description

Utility Electrician Technician (890)

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
One (1) year of journey-level electrician experience with an electric utility performing duties that include substation maintenance

License

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Utility Electrician Technician is the advanced journey level classification in the Electrician series. This class is distinguished from the Utility Electrician in that the former performs as the field crew leader and assists assigned personnel in the construction and maintenance of substations, including testing, overhaul and operation of all types of circuit breakers, switching equipment, and substation and receiving station transformers.

Typical Duties

Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.

Under general supervision:

Cleans, tests, and adjusts protective relays
Installs and repairs supervisory control and pilot wire systems
Supervises and assists in the installation and maintenance of electrical motors, control equipment, signal equipment, and standby diesel electric generators
Supervises and assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, including solid state controls, street light systems, and all related equipment
Performs other electrical trouble-shooting and repairs as needed
Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams
Installs electrical underground facilities
Takes readings and keeps records of generation plants
Inspects the various areas of the plant and grounds, as appropriate, to ensure its safe and efficient operation
Logs and reports any deficiencies, takes readings, analyzes failures and takes corrective action to ensure plant safety and reliability
Performs a variety of skilled electrical and mechanical work related to the generation of electrical power
Performs all typical duties of a Utility Electrician
Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of:

Fundamentals of electricity, relating to the installation and maintenance of supervisory equipment, both water and electric
Solid state equipment, tone equipment used in the transmission and receiving of impulse signaling devices, substation equipment, street lighting and traffic signals and regulatory devices
National Electric Code and California Occupational Safety and Health (CAL-OSHA) Safety Orders
Timing mechanisms used in traffic regulatory devices
Generation of electricity

Considerable ability to:

Read and interpret electrical plans and specifications
Instruct subordinates and organize, supervise, and train others in electrical work
Maintain accurate and complete equipment test and history records
Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Electrical Superintendent, Field Foreperson or other supervisor as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises Utility Electricians, Electric Maintenance Workers, Electric Utility Helpers, or other assigned personnel

Other Requirements

May be required to work unusual hours in emergencies and be available on an “on-call” basis
May be required to work occasionally at a considerable height above the ground
Applicants appointed to this position must possess normal color vision

Approved, August 2003