Industrial Electrician - City

PAY 

$26.75 - $41.46 Hourly

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

ELIGIBILITY LIST PREFERENCE ORDER  

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered.  

APPLICATION QUESTIONS/WORK HISTORY

• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. 
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.

BENEFITS

• The City offers competitive pay and robust benefits:  Benefits Overview

POSITION DESIGNATION 

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.   This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The position will report to a pumping station located at Lake Hefner and Lake Draper.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is located in the Water Quality Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the general 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

• 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. 

VETERANS PREFERENCE

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

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma State and Oklahoma City Journeyman Wireman's License or higher license.  The higher license can be Unlimited Electrical Journeyman Licens