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About This Position
About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport's largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport's expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.
Job Description:
Airport Electrician Senior
Purpose:
Under general supervision, lead and perform tasks in repair, installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical equipment and circuits.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Pull wire, conduit, cable, etc.
Connect power cables to equipment, i.e. generators, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc.
Use various electrician hand tools, i.e. snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc.
Operate soldering tools
Read profiles and blueprints.
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit using rulers and hand tools
Install wire, conduit, coaxial cable, etc. Install conductors
Splice electrical wiring, i.e. strip insulation, twist wires together, solder, tape, apply terminal caps, etc.
Operate various power saws, i.e. radial arm, skill, etc. Operate drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc. Operate electronic testing equipment. Operate cable finding equipment and equipment testers.
Assist other trades with electrical problems.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluations, training and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of the City and National Electric Code
Knowledge of safety rules and procedures when working with energized electrical equipment
Knowledge of building codes applicable to level of construction
Knowledge of equipment tools and materials used in electrical maintenance and construction
Knowledge of City permitting process
Skill in the use of hand tools common to the electrical trade
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and schematics
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees, tenants and the general public