Electrician

Job Summary

The Roads Department is seeking a skilled Electrician A to join our team. Under direction, this role ensures the proper operation, installation, and maintenance of electro-mechanical, electrical, and electronic devices used in road construction and traffic systems. The Electrician A also provides field supervision on various projects, ensuring all work meets safety and code standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair traffic signals, wiring, fixtures, and control systems

• Perform overhead/underground electrical installations, including poles and conduits

• Modify installations for efficiency and code compliance

• Read and follow diagrams and blueprints for concealed wiring in new construction

• Perform load computations and standard electrical calculations

• Splice and connect wiring, fixtures, and equipment such as switches, relays, and circuit breakers

• Test circuits for continuity and safety compliance

• Maintain emergency generators, lift stations, and related electrical systems

• Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs

• Operate truck-mounted aerial lifts, scaffolding, and snow plow trucks during winter maintenance

• Participate in on-call rotation, random drug/alcohol screens, and other assigned duties

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum 4 years of electrical experience

• Valid Michigan driver’s license and insured vehicle

• Journeyman Electrician License

• Ability to obtain Michigan CDL Class A or B with air brake endorsement within 1 year of hire

Preferred:

• CDL Class A/B with endorsements at hire

• Traffic signal experience

• 100-Foot Pole Certification

Competencies & Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical installations, codes, and blueprint interpretation

• Skilled in conduit installation, wiring, splicing, and emergency system maintenance

• Ability to supervise field operations, work independently, and maintain confidentiality

• Effective communication in English (multilingual ability preferred)

• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs, climb, bend, kneel, and work in various environments (indoor, outdoor, construction, confined spaces)

Work Environment

• Outdoor and construction site work with exposure to cold, heat, moving equipment, fumes, and noise

• Physical demands include climbing, lifting, bending, walking long distances, and working at heights

• Participation in emergency management duties as required by state and county law

Additional Information

This position is represented by the Road Technicians bargaining unit and is subject to probationary and just-cause employment standards. Federal law requires reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.