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City of Oklahoma City lists this Industrial Electrician - City opportunity in oklahoma city, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Industrial ElectricianThis posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Southeast Water Supply Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. Journeyman level skills and knowledge acquired in an industrial setting are necessary prior to assuming the duties of the position. Primary duties include maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and/or repairing electrical equipment, instruments, parts, components and controls in standard and high voltage system environments or facilities. Industrial Electrician is a safety sensitive classification. Due to direct occupational health, safety and environmental concerns associated with performing both routine and non-routine operations, maintenance, and production tasks, current and prospective employees may be required to meet and maintain specific physical standards and guidelines.Essential job functions include inspecting, testing, installing or replacing electrical wiring, lighting, rigid conduit, etc. Cleaning, repairing and replacing dirty or worn parts. Diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and electrical malfunctions. Planning for the most feasible installations, compiling and computing cost estimates, and preparing sketches indicating proposed improvements or changes. Supervising and directing the work of less skilled workers. Supervision received is of a limited nature and the employee in this classification must assume responsibility for the work performed.Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.Minimum qualifications include possession of a valid Oklahoma State and Oklahoma City Journeyman Wireman's License or higher license. The higher license can be Unlimited Electrical Journeyman License and/or Contractor Electrical Journeyman License (Limited or Unlimited). Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator or higher).Working conditions include inside and outside; exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc. Subject to working on or around slippery surfaces. Subject to working near moving machinery and equipment, such as, power tools, vehicles in motion, construction equipment, aircraft, etc. Subject to working in confined space and cramped positions with limited means of entry or exit. Exposed to steady and loud noises from machinery and equipment. Exposed to large amounts of dust when performing work at construction sites. Possibility of injury from electrical shock, fire or burn when working on, around, and with electricity and electrical connections and equipment. Possibility of burns when working near or around heated metals and equipment. Subject to climbing portable ladders to heights up to 45 ft. with no surrounding walls or rails and climbing fixed ladders up to 265 ft. above ground level. Subject to climbing down portable ladders to depths of 45 ft. and climbing down fixed ladders to depths of 72 feet. Frequently exposed to chemical vapors or fumes, dust and natural respiratory hazards. Occasionally exposed to insects, plants and other natural agents that cause allergic reactions. Occasionally exposed to potentially hazardous wildlife, such as, muskrats, beavers, boars, raccoons, birds, snakes, etc. Occasionally exposed to toxins and irritants, such as, corrosive chemicals, acids and cleaners, fuel and other otherwise harmful substances. Subject to working irregular work hours, overtime, and on weekends and holidays. Possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens, raw sewage and other infectious agents. Subject to frequent travel on a daily basis to and from job sites. May work irregular hours, including weekends, holidays and be on 24-hour call.Physical requirements include flexibility, mobility, and balance enough to bend, twist, and reach out when performing activities such as climbing or working from a ladder to test, replace, or repair electrical connections. Arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, and finger dexterity enough to safely use manual and power tools to perform tasks such as removing panels, covers, etc. to make equipment repairs. Near vision enough to read information media such as blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, code books, equipment labels, etc. Visual color discrimination enough to perform duties such as checking the installation of color-coded wires. Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by two-way radio, understand conversation in a noisy environment, and locate malfunctions in machinery. Strength enough to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance. Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the workday. Mobility enough to continuously move oneself from place to place. Gross body coordination and balance enough to perform work while standing on ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, tanks, etc. Maximum body mass, including equipment weighing up to 30 pounds not to exceed 310 pounds.
Worksite address
oklahoma city, OK, 73101, US
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