Sr. Electrician

Job Description

Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Electrical Lead in the day-to-day operations of the Electrical department. This is achieved by dispatching work assignments to the crew as scheduled by the Electrical Supervisor and Electrical Lead, preparing materials list and tools as needed to support electrical personnel. The secondary purpose of this position is the ability, skills, and knowledge to work in the field with the electrical crews to maintain and repair all electrical systems owned by the NTTA. These purposes are accomplished by knowledge and use of the NTTA’s Computer Maintenance Management System, PM inspection, Customer Service Request, planned work, special projects and emergency repairs. Other duties include referencing drawings for the location of various components compiling electrical systems, locating, and marking utilities for contractors, as well as, responding to emergencies, responding to weather-related emergencies, and completing special projects as assigned. Will be required to work scheduled shift during Snow and Ice events performing various tasks as trained.

• $2,000 Retention Bonus***
  
  

This is a designated essential employee position as defined in the NTTA Employee Handbook which required to maintain agency operations during an emergency or inclement weather situations. The position is also required to be on call a week at a time from Sunday to Sunday on a rotating schedule.

This is a Safety-Sensitive Position as defined in the NTTA Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities:

• Compiles materials list of supplies and equipment, picking up supplies, and maintaining inventory.
• Maintains and completes routine and emergency repairs by inspecting and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Locates underground electrical circuits, locating damaged electrical conductors, and making repairs as required.
• Trouble-shoots motor control circuits and associated equipment. Reads and evaluates blueprints, interpreting the National Electrical Code in relation to NTTA projects and contractor projects and ordering equipment and supplies.
• Locates utilities by reviewing blueprints and drawings and marking locations.
• Repairs buildings and toll facilities by re-lamping signal, canopy, and bunker lights, changing ballasts, replacing switches and receptacles, and replacing old or damaged wire.
• Repairs roadway lighting by turning panels on and off, re-lamping fixtures, changing ballasts and replacing blown fuses.
• Re-erects damaged light poles by removing damaged poles, obtaining supplies, completing repairs, and re-erecting poles.
• Quality checks electrical crew work.
• Participates in Snow and Ice Events by preparing and operating vehicles and equipment during inclement weather conditions.
• Sets and monitors goals and objectives and maintains costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State of Texas Journeyman Electricians’ license.
• At least five years of experience in electrical construction.
• A valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s license.
• Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to work with various electrical voltages and equipment.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience with high voltage electricity.
• Public works experience.
• Roadway electrical system experience.
  
  

About NTTA: NTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer-driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving Excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

Our mission: We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure.

Company Description

The North Texas Tollway Authority has been connecting North Texans for 25 years, serving one of the fastest growing metro areas in the US. We serve millions of drivers through safe, well-maintained roads, which has brought significant and continued economic growth and development. We were the first tolling agency in the US to use electronic tolling technology with the TollTag. We were also among the first to convert an entire network of roads to cashless tolling (2010). NTTA is dedicated to continuing its legacy as a leader in tolling.

The North Texas Tollway Authority has been connecting North Texans for 25 years, serving one of the fastest growing metro areas in the US. We serve millions of drivers through safe, well-maintained roads, which has brought significant and continued economic growth and development. We were the first tolling agency in the US to use electronic tolling technology with the TollTag. We were also among the first to convert an entire network of roads to cashless tolling (2010). NTTA is dedicated to continuing its legacy as a leader in tolling.