Job Details

Electrician - Jefferson County

Position Number: 6529148
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Other

Jefferson County is hiring skilled Electricians to perform electrical maintenance, installation, and repair in public buildings and facilities. Duties include working on standard and high-voltage systems, including industrial equipment such as motors, pumps, and computer-controlled systems. Electricians work independently, plan and execute tasks, coordinate with others, and interpret policies within established guidelines. Assignments are received via work orders or verbally, with progress monitored by supervisors and local inspectors. This role requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and adherence to safety and code compliance standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Driver's License.

Journeyman's Electrician Card from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board.

Experience reading a ladder diagram used to document industrial control logic systems, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment.

Experience performing Industrial electrical work (e.g., motor drive units, variable frequency drive, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and medium and high voltage switch gear).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered by Jefferson County when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection process.

Master Electrician Licensure / Electrical Contractor.

Coursework in electrical theory.

Experience with medium voltage electrical distribution systems (e.g., 4160 volts or more).

Experience with motor controls (e.g., starters, variable frequency drive (VFD) MCC, chemical controls).

Experience with commercial and/or industrial electrical installation and maintenance (e.g., troubleshooting).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

Turns breaker switches off and locks switches out in order to allow for electrical repairs.

Tests electrical components and wiring using appropriate equipment such as volt-meters, ohmmeters, thermal guns, and frequency meters.

Repairs, overhauls and maintains transformers, regulators, controls, switches, meters, motors, conduits and other electrical and commercial grade equipment.

Repairs and maintains emergency power generation systems including switch gear and generators.

Tests high voltage electrical equipment including circuits, transformers, high voltage switches, phase shifters, and electrical components of process control, telemetering, cathodic protection systems, and electronic equipment boards.

Maintains and repairs high voltage (i.e., > 4160V) wiring systems and associated equipment. Conducts preventative maintenance by checking the general condition of the equipment and the operating specs (e.g., timing on controllers, temperature and moisture levels of equipment, functioning of all bearings on motors, checks for loose connections).

Repairs and maintains industrial power generation and associated power distribution systems including switch gear and generators. Diagnoses and repairs problems with relay logic control systems.

Installs transformers, regulators, controls, switches, meters, motors, conduits and other electrical equipment in new or existing facilities.

Installs electrical systems, fixtures, and associated equipment in keeping with all applicable local, state, and/or federal codes.

Reviews blueprints, schematics, and other technical specifications in order to plan installation of electrical systems.

Integrates new electrical systems including wiring, breaker boxes, fixtures, equipment, and/or heavy machinery into existing facilities.

Pulls motors and replaces them to ensure equipment is functioning properly.

Connects electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician hand tools.

Obtains and maintains required certifications, permits, or other necessary documentation.

Reads and interprets information on blueprints and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot problems with equipment or integrate new equipment with existing systems.

Interacts with various individuals from different agencies (e.g., Alabama Power) to perform work as needed (e.g., coordinate power shut off, adapt equipment, etc.).

Conducts annual inspections of high voltage sites in jurisdiction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed both within employer-owned facilities such as workshop and in field locations such as external places of business or construction worksites. Work involves use of various hand tools such as plyers and screwdrivers and electrical measuring equipment such as a multimeter. Work requires exposure to live 120V and 240V electrical circuits. May be exposed to weather conditions such as extreme hot or cold temperatures.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.