This full-time permanent position involves installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical system components, fixtures, and lines at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The role requires diagnosing electrical problems, operating specialized equipment, and responding to emergencies, making it suitable for an experienced electrician who can work in various conditions.
Responsibilities
Repair and replace electrical circuits, fixtures, lamps, motors, street light starters, switches, wires, and other electrical equipment
Diagnose electrical systems and component operating problems
Operate bucket trucks to access wires, lamps, and other electrical components above ground
Stock trucks and ensure equipment and supplies are available to complete work
Respond to emergencies as paged
Participate in on-call rotation
Climb and work from ladders and scaffolds
Lift up to 50 pounds
Pull wire
Perform work above head and below the knees
Work in confined spaces, such as manholes and switch cubicles
Work in basket truck and boom truck
Dig ditches and trenches
Read blueprints and schematics
Install conduits
Slice and terminate cables
Wear and use a variety of safety equipment, such as hard hats, protective gloves, safety belts and harnesses, respirators (both dust and vapor), protective glasses, etc.
Use and interpret results using a variety of test equipment, such as multimeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, meggers cable locators, etc.
Use various power tools electrically, hydraulically, and pneumatically operated, such as saws, drills, chippers, cutters, benders, etc.
Assist in snow removal from around runway and taxiway lights and signs
Use two-way radio and telephone
Operate lift trucks and vehicles
Perform mid-level data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude, and appraise
Provide assistance to others, such as co-workers, on how to apply policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations
Operate, calibrate, tune, synchronize, and perform complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery, and tools such as bucket truck, circuit tester/tracer, multimeter, electrician hand and power tools, common hand tools, compressor, pipe threader, welding equipment, trencher, cable puller, saws, hydraulic lifts, hoist, shop bench tools, jacks, overhead crane, carpenter’s tools, and/or related materials
Utilize a variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information such as electrical blueprints, architectural drawings, schematics, work orders, work schedules, accident reports, electrical codes, supply inventories, technical operating manuals, materials safety data sheets, procedures, guidelines, and non-routine correspondence
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Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals; calculate area and volume; may require the ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic geometry or trigonometry
Apply principles of rational systems
Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form
Exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives
Exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria
Recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, and odors associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks
Identify colors of wires, sounds, and odors to determine proper operation of motors, and clearly distinguish shapes from far and close range
Requirements
Associate's degree program in electricity from a recognized trade school, technical or military school, college or university; OR two years of experience as a Trades Helper (electrical - assisting journeyman electricians) in the City Service and graduation from a two-year certificate program in electricity from a recognized technical or trade school; OR licensure by the City of St. Louis as an electrician; OR three years of experience as a Trades Helper (electrical - assisting journeymen electricians) in the City Service and successful completion of two courses in basic electricity from one of the recognized programs above
Vocational training programs must be beyond the high school level
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license while employed by the City of St. Louis
Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request
Available to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
Benefits
Commuting allowance of $180.00 bi-weekly for employees assigned to St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Hiring incentive of $3000.00 upon completion of the probationary period (not available to current City employees)
Important Details
Schedule: Full-Time
Contract: Permanent
Team: Position Grade 212 T
Application Process
A ten-year background investigation will be conducted in accordance with FAA regulations
Experience and Training: 100% of scoring component
May be Subject to: Background Investigation (Pass/Fail), Medical Examination (Pass/Fail)
Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon Request
When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training, and experience relating to this position
Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training, and education as shown on the application
Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application
Incomplete applications will not be considered
To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request
City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam
An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points
City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points
About the Company
This position is for the St. Louis Lambert International Airport Department.
