Master Electrician

Master Electrician

Salary Range: $41.48 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Make an Impact at RTS

At Regional Transit Service (RTS), we connect our community to the people, places, and opportunities that matter most. With more than 1,000 employees serving eight counties, we provide safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation for nearly 8 million riders each year.

As a Master Electrician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the electrical infrastructure that supports RTS operations. From electrical distribution systems to facility improvements and general building maintenance, your expertise helps ensure our facilities remain safe, reliable, and efficient for employees and the communities we serve.

Why Join RTS?

Staying Healthy

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Feeling Secure

• RTS Pension Plan
• NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
• Life, Disability & Supplemental Insurance

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 Fitness Center
• Wellness Program
• Culture & Inclusion Council
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Discounts & More

Career & Professional Growth

• Competitive hourly pay
• Stable, consistent work with weekly pay
• Tool and boot allowance
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative team environment with modern tools and equipment

About the Role

The Master Electrician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical distribution systems and associated electrical equipment throughout RTS facilities. This position also performs a variety of building maintenance and repair tasks, supporting the upkeep of transit facilities through work in electrical systems as well as general building trades including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, concrete finishing, and remodeling projects.

What You'll Do

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, motors, and other electrical components.
• Inspect electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, code violations, and repair needs.
• Test electrical systems using meters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Plan electrical installations based on project specifications and applicable electrical codes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Install conduit, wiring, electrical fixtures, switches, outlets, and related equipment.
• Repair or replace electrical wiring, fixtures, and electrical components.
• Work from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and rooftops when required.
• Perform physically demanding work, including trenching, lifting, and moving materials.
• Perform general building maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, concrete repair, and remodeling projects.
• Advise management regarding electrical safety concerns and equipment reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current Master Electrician (Three-Phase) license issued by the City of Rochester Electrical Examining Board.
• Valid New York State driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess a complete set of tools necessary to perform assigned work.
• Must obtain a New York State CDL Class B permit with passenger and air brake endorsements prior to employment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining commercial, industrial, or municipal electrical systems.
• Experience performing general building maintenance and repairs.
• Experience working in a transportation, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including Trapeze EAM.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ability to diagnose electrical system failures using testing equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining quality workmanship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, use hands, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must possess close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision with the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly works around moving mechanical equipment.
• Frequently works outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and hazardous materials.
• Work environment includes moderate to loud noise levels.

Additional Information

RGRTA maintains a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. All applicants for this safety-sensitive position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and will be subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing throughout employment as required by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. RGRTA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization.

For safety-sensitive positions, RGRTA maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and receive a verified negative test result before performing safety-sensitive functions. Employees in these positions are also subject to additional drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment as required by applicable regulations.

As required by law, RTS tests for a variety of substances, including cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and marijuana metabolites. Please be aware that marijuana can remain detectable in the body for an extended period of time—sometimes more than 30 days—and may result in a positive drug test long after use.