As an Industrial Electrician, you'll be at the heart of a high-voltage operation - keeping substations humming, motors spinning, and critical infrastructure online. This dynamic role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge equipment and tackle industrial challenges that keep the city powered and moving. If you're an experienced electrician with relevant training or education in industrial electrical systems, this could be your spark to shine – apply today!
Experience with Predictive Maintenance tools and techniques will be instrumental in the current vacancy.
Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Explore the job specification for additional position details. You can also check out the “We Work For You” video from an Industrial Electrician in the Wastewater Management Division to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno!
The current vacancies exist in the Wastewater Management Division for the Department of Public Utilities. However, this classification also exists in the Water Division of Public Utilities and Transportation Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Maintain and repair industrial electrical systems
- Service high-voltage substations and equipment
- Install and troubleshoot variable frequency drives and PLCs
- Follow safe practices for handling energized circuits
- Inspect and overhaul power generation components
- Interpret electrical diagrams and blueprints
- Install lighting, signaling, and communication systems
- Use computers for work orders and inventory access
- Maintain equipment using vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic analysis, oil analysis, and other predictive monitoring technologies, depending upon assignment.
- Perform related duties as assigned
| Location | Fresno, CA |
| Job Type | Full-time, Employee |
| Salary | $8,660 Per Month |
| Company Size | 1001 - 5000 |
| Headquarters | Fresno, CA, US |
| Website | http://www.fresno.gov/jobs |
The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure placement on the eligible list.
OPTION 1:
Completion of a recognized four-year electrical apprenticeship program
AND
Two (2) years of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.
OPTION 2:
Sixty (60) semester units from an accredited college or university in a related electrical field
AND
Two (2) years of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.
OPTION 3:
Six (6) years of full-time electrician work experience in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation of transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.
Please provide specific examples of experience for each job title rather than general statements such as tasks you performed, types of projects, equipment or tools used, and any journey-level or leadership responsibilities.
Additional Requirements
Required to obtain a California State Electrician's Certificate of Competency within one (1) year of appointment and maintain a valid certificate for the entire term of employment in this class.
IMPORTANT: Department of Industrial Relations website outlines the entrance requirements for the California State Electrician's Certificate of Competency (completed apprenticeship or specific hours of work experience for a C-10 electrical contractor in various areas). Experience gained as an Industrial Electrician with the City of Fresno will not qualify for the certificate’s entrance requirements. Applicants should ensure that they meet the qualifications for the certificate’s entrance requirements prior to applying. If an employee is unable to obtain a California State Electrician's Certificate of Competency within one (1) year of appointment, employment will be terminated.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Veteran’s Preference
If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.
How To Apply
Please visit www.fresno.gov/jobs to apply. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED. For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
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