Electrician

• Prepare sketches designating location of wiring, fixtures, and equipment, and read diagrams or blueprints to ensure that all electrical installations and removals are consistent with the Uniform Electrical Code.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduits using proper hand or power tools.
• Connect wiring from electrical fixtures to main source.
• Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components.
• Make certain that all work orders are completed satisfactorily.
• Examine and repair faulty electrical system or equipment.
• Determine the amount of work and material required on a work assignment, and submit project schedules as required.
• Inform the department head of any complications, changes, or adjustments on work assignments.

• High school diploma or GED, plus five (5) years experience working in the area of duties mentioned above. JE-98 journeyman electrical license from the State of New Mexico required.
• Knowledge of accepted principles and practices of electrical systems, electricity and electrical equipment.
• Ability to exercise judgment, evaluate a problem area, and to use initiative in reaching a solution.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to carry out the safety rules and policies established by the department.
• Ability to communicate in both oral and written English.

• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and retain a valid NM driver's license while employed in this position.
• Employee must have a thorough knowledge and use of the tools and equipment required of the trade.
• Employee must possess a journeyman electrical license from the State of New Mexico.

• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment; however, worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while working outdoors 50% of the time.
• Outdoor surfaces include natural ground, concrete, asphalt, ramps, stairs, or decks.
• Work hazards or potential work hazards include the exposure to dangerous situations involving high voltage, adverse weather conditions and other mechanical hazards, hazards associated with working at heights.
• Worker is exposed to snow, wind, possible lightening, and extreme cold and heat.
• Worker is exposed to high voltage during inspections, safety checks, maintenance, and repair when the wire must remain “hot.” Worker must follow safety procedures while working on “hot” wires.
• Work may include those of a correctional facility environment with exposure to noise and dangerous situations that could involve serious bodily injury and other health hazards.

• Employee operates a County vehicle.
• Employee utilizes various hand tools, voltmeter, ohmmeter, and other test instruments.
• Employee handles ladders, scaffolds, drills, hand tools, pipe benders, saws, fish tape and fuse pullers, cherry picker, aerial lift truck, tommy lift truck.
• Employee operates two-way radio, utilizes beeper, and safety equipment, including glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, back support belts, vests, fire extinguishers, first aid kits and electrical gloves.

Bernalillo County