Electrician

The City of Danville Public Works Department is seeking a reliable and dependable person to join the team!

Position Overview:

The City Electrician coordinates, constructs, maintains, and upgrades electrical systems and related City infrastructure, including traffic control devices, street lighting, lift stations, public buildings, park facilities, and ESDA sirens. The position also identifies traffic-related conditions and recommends or completes equipment improvements as needed.

Normal Work Hours:

Full-time position, M - Th, 6:30am-4:30pm

Hourly Rate:

$35.38

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following examples are illustrative of the work duties and responsibilities. Coordinate, construct, and maintain electric traffic control devices and City street lights. Assists with construction and maintenance of lift stations, public buildings, facilities, and grounds including public parks. Assist in the development of capital improvements program. Be available and on call. Must carry a city cell phone for electrical emergency callouts.

Qualifications and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent from a recognized educational institution. Moderate understanding and experience as an electrician or in a closely related field. Must show growing levels of understanding in the first ninety (90) days of employment. Illinois Class B CDL Vehicle Operators License. Electrical License or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Basic computer skills, including documents and spreadsheet software. Ability to communicate effectively. Self-directed and capable of working with minimal supervision. Electrician skills and a general knowledge in electrical construction, electrical codes, and traffic signal operation.

Benefits:

Ten (10) paid holidays each year; One-hundred (100) hours of Earned-Time Leave each year; Eighty (80) hours of vacation leave after first year; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund participation; Affordable health, dental, vision, and disability insurance; $10,000 paid life insurance; Optional deferred compensation.

Residency Requirements:

Employees of the City must establish their principal residence within forty-five (45) miles of the City of Danville corporate limits within six (6) months following successful completion of their probationary period.

Other Information:

Employees of the City of Danville are expected to be honest, courteous, and helpful to the public and handle matters in confidence. The City Council has adopted a "Code of Ethics" that is applicable to all employees and officers of the City. Applications can be obtained at the City of Danville website, www.cityofdanville.org, under Employment.

AA/EOE Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.

Pay:

$35.38 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person