ELECTRICIAN
LA Metro
Los Angeles, California
Job Description
Posting number: 2401434
Department: OPERATIONS
Job classification: ELECTRICIAN
Posting type: Open
Categories: Telecommunications, Electronics, Construction Trades
Summary
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, performs skilled electrical construction, installation, and maintenance tasks on a variety of electrical systems and equipment.
Examples of duties
- Installs and maintains a wide range of electrical apparatus, including, but not limited to, control boards, electric motors, and yard lighting systems
- Performs preventive and remedial maintenance on electrical systems in bus servicing and shop equipment
- Installs and maintains power distribution systems including transformers for voltages up to 4800 volts, distribution panels, lighting and service outlets
- Uses test instruments such as ampmeter, ohmmeter, megger, voltmeter, and other basic tools of the electrical trade
- Develops and works from electrical specifications, schematic diagrams, and construction blueprints
- Operates a variety of vehicles including truck equipment with bucket lifts
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:Education
- None required; completion of 18 semester hours of coursework in electricity or electrical maintenance at a recognized trade school preferred
- 4 years' experience as an industrial maintenance electrician
- Valid California General Electrician Certification
- Valid California Class C Driver's License
Supplemental information
Knowledge
- Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of the electrical trade; federal, state, and local electrical codes; design, construction, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
- Vehicle operations and safety
Abilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment
- Troubleshoot and correct operational problems
- Safety operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment
- Read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Work at heights up to 60 feet
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
- Must provide own tools of the trade
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
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Date Posted: July 8, 2026