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JOB TITLE:

Master Electrician

JOB CLASS NUMBER:

PAY GRADE:

DOQ

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME:

Utilities

REPORTS TO:

Assistant WP Superintendent

SUPERVISORY WORK:

REVISION DATE:

Primary

1/30/2025

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision this position is primarily responsible for electrical work for the Utilities Department but may assist others as assigned. Position must be available to work extended hours, callbacks, evenings, weekends, holidays and during inclement weather. Position is considered essential personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment expected of the position.

• Performs the scheduled preventative maintenance, unscheduled routine, and emergency installation, troubleshooting, and repair and correction of electrical problems effecting the water and wastewater facilities.
• On occasions perform installation and bending of EMT and Rigid conduit, pulling wire, and wiring / unwiring electrical components and devices.
• Maintains and coordinates daily work schedule to meet goals.
• Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs 480v & 2300v switchgear, motor control systems, power systems and emergency power systems.
• Performs scheduled, unscheduled and emergency installations and corrections of issues affecting water and wastewater facilities.
• Works within the parameters of an overall work schedule and keeps supervisor informed of any delays in the schedule caused by frequent unscheduled and/or emergency requests for his/her time.
• Plans and implements various installations and daily repair projects, to include ordering parts, arranging for tools and equipment, and coordinating the project with other work being done and with operational schedules.
• Assists in keeping the necessary inventory levels of parts, supplies and tools required to properly install, troubleshoot, and document all wiring and components.
• Maintains written records relevant to this position, consisting of daily job and progress reports, upgrades to blueprints, ladder diagrams and schematics.
• Occasionally, may assist other departments.
• May act as lead and assist others with predictive and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Prepares reports for planned and completed tasks.
• Emphasizes and provides for safe working conditions.
• Communicates with contractors when assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintains and coordinates asset management and schedules timely work order assignments. Communicates daily with other staff to coordinate quick responses to open and closed work orders.
• Must communicate with operations staff daily and keep them informed of the status of equipment before during and after the work is performed.
• Must perform before and after use checks of vehicles and equipment.
• Must wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment and perform safety evaluations for job sites including proper use of a lockout/tag out system.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License for all positions. A Texas CDL is preferred. Experience in an electrical trade and/or industrial maintenance with a Master Electrician License. Class ladder adjustments will require above average scoring on performance appraisals.

Requires a State of Texas Master Electrician License. The ability to install, maintain and/or extend electrical wiring systems and/or appurtenances, apparatus with connection to electrical energy. National electrical code awareness and training. Understanding of City of Amarillo lock Out Tag Out policy and Electrical code procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• All safety equipment necessary for safe work performance and to maintain a safe working environment. Including the ability to follow Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand tools, precision measurement tools, such as Multimeters, Meggers, and other troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform necessary emergency repairs in stressful situation while doing so in safe and productive manner.
• Ability to occasionally work around potentially hazardous chemicals and frequently work around and with moving equipment and potentially hazardous energy sources, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical, up to 4,160v.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting and the ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and understanding of blueprints, specifications, schematics, O&M manuals.
• Ability to operate bucket trucks.
• Have knowledge of motor control systems operations, power systems operations, and lighting system.
• Skillful in the safe operation of powered electrical conduit threaders, cutters, benders, and wire pulling equipment.
• Knowledge of various types of motor control components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams.
• Proficiency with reading/writing for accurate communication and transference of information; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word Excel and Outlook.
• Shall be able to climb ladders, stairs, perform work at elevated heights, and can stand on concrete for long periods of time.
• Will be required to work in confined spaces such as vaults to perform repairs.
• Must be willing and able to work in environments where raw sewage is present.
• Required to climb overhead water storage tower 100ft.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

There may be exposure to extreme weather conditions, chemical substances, noise, physical hazards, vibrations, confined spaces, respiratory hazards, and extreme heights. Attendance is an essential function of this position and in the event of an emergency or during inclement weather this position will be required to work to perform essential services. This position is required to work overtime. Will be required to work in environments where raw sewage is present.

EEO/ADA PROFILE

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

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Director of Utilities Director of Human Resources

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.