Electrician

Electrician

Salary

$33.28 - $39.61 Hourly

Location

6300 W. McGeoch Ave, West Allis, WI

Job Type

Permanent full time

Job Number

2025-00333

Department

Public Works Department

Division

DPW Electrical

Opening Date

06/10/2026

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Description

Electrician - City of West Allis Department of Public Works

Join our dedicated Public Works team as a skilled Electrician and help keep our city shining, safe, and running strong. If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work, take pride in craftsmanship, and care about serving your community, this is your chance to make a direct and meaningful impact.

In this role, you'll perform maintenance, inspection, and repair of electrical wiring systems and equipment; street lighting; lighting in parks, playgrounds, and parking lots; lighting for public buildings and services; and the installation and maintenance of the City's traffic control system. This position offers stable, reliable work with local travel only-no long commutes or overnight stays.

We're looking for a dependable, safety-focused Certified Journeyman or Master Electrician who's ready to jump into action when duty calls. Flexibility is required for nights, weekends, emergency call-ins, and participation in rotational watch duty.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a tangible difference by keeping our community safe, well-lit, and operational.
• Enjoy steady, meaningful work without leaving the City of West Allis.
• Build your career with training, development, and advancement opportunities in a supportive, team-focused environment.
• Receive an exceptional benefits package, including contributory medical and fully paid dental, a dual pension program, generous time off, and an up to $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

What You'll Do

• Install, repair, and test electrical systems, including wiring, switches, panels, outlets, transformers, and lighting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, generators, timing devices, and battery systems.
• Perform routine maintenance-inspect, clean, lubricate, and adjust components.
• Locate underground cables using the Diggers Hotline Network.
• Diagnose issues in both low- and high-voltage systems using voltmeters, ohmmeters, meggers, and other tools.
• Install and repair streetlight poles, underground cable runs, and beacon lights on City water towers.
• Inspect and maintain switches, transformers, and control cabinets.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings accurately.
• Estimate job costs, sketch circuits, and order required materials.
• Operate City vehicles safely and serve the public with professionalism.
• Communicate clearly, maintain reliable attendance, and assist with related duties as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and accountability in every task.
• Solid teamwork and communication skills with an emphasis on emotional intelligence.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical systems, tools, materials, and safety procedures.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, hazard prevention, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to interpret diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License; CDL Class B or C with endorsements required within 12 months of hire.

Why Work for Us

As you take care of our city, we'll take care of you! We offer valuable benefits and perks, including:

Competitive Pay: 5% bump for West Allis residents.

Health & Wellness:

• City covers 88% of the medical premium (HRA plan).
• FREE dental insurance.
• FREE life insurance.
• FREE long-term disability coverage.

Retirement:

• Participate in Wisconsin's Retirement Fund with 7% city contribution.

Generous Time Off:

• Up to 25 days annually to start.
• Holiday pay (up to 9 days).

Professional Growth:

• Paid training - we invest in our employees!
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Educational bonuses for certifications/training completed on city time.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Financial Perks:

• Student loan repayment program.
• Federal loan forgiveness.
• Annual increases.

Culture & Extras:

• Paid employee recognition programs.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee events.
• And more!

Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program with coverage in the amount of the employees annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program. For more detailed benefit information click here.

• The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

01

Do you have an acceptable driving record per City Policy (no more than two moving violations in the last 18 months and no more than three moving violations within the last 36 months; no more than one chargeable accident within the last 18 months and no more than two chargeable accidents within the past 36 months; no more than six (6) demerit points within the past 12 months; no driving under the influence (Wis. Stat. 346.63) or reckless driving (Wis. Stat. 346.62) convictions within the past five years)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you hold a valid Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License - Class A, B, C, D with air brakes?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I am willing to obtain one within 12 months of my employment.

03

Which valid electrician license do you currently hold?

• Master Electrician
• Journeyman Electrician
• I do not hold an electricians license

04

How would you assess your knowledge of electrical systems, tools, materials, and safe work practices?

• Highly familiar
• Moderately familiar
• Slightly familiar
• Not familiar

05

How comfortable are you reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings?

• Very comfortable
• Somewhat comfortable
• Slightly comfortable
• Not comfortable

06

How familiar are you with electrical codes, hazard prevention, and regulatory standards?

• Highly familiar
• Moderately familiar
• Slightly familiar
• Not familiar

07

Please state your desired hourly rate.

Required Question

Employer City of West Allis

Address 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.

West Allis, Wisconsin, 53214

Phone 414-302-8270

Website http://www.westalliswi.gov/careers