Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
ELECTRICIAN LEADER
Pay Grade A16
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, performs skilled electrical construction, installation, and maintenance tasks on a variety of electrical systems and equipment. |
Classification Characteristics
| Electrician is an Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) journey-level position. It differs from the Electrician Leader (ATU) in that an Electrician performs skilled electrical construction, installation, and maintenance tasks on a variety of electrical systems and equipment while an Electrician Leader oversees and coordinates the daily activities of a group of Electricians and assigns tasks within a work crew. The Electrician Leader communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures and maintains accountability for the safety of assigned employees. A Leader receives additional pay for each hour worked as stipulated by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Differs from Electrician’s Helper in that Electrician performs journey-level electrical work, while Electrician’s Helper performs minor electrical repairs and assists Electrician with major electrical work. Differs from Air Conditioning Technician in that Electrician performs electrical work on a wide range of electrical apparatus, while Air Conditioning Technician installs and maintains various climate control apparatus. |
Supervised by: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
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
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Performs preventive and remedial maintenance on electrical systems in bus servicing and shop equipment
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Installs and maintains power distribution systems including transformers for voltages up to 4800 volts, distribution panels, lighting and service outlets
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Uses test instruments such as ampmeter, ohmmeter, megger, voltmeter, and other basic tools of the electrical trade
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Develops and works from electrical specifications, schematic diagrams, and construction blueprints
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Operates a variety of vehicles including truck equipment with bucket lifts
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Leads employees by assigning work and providing training
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- 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
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Vehicle operations and safety
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Ability to:
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment
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Troubleshoot and correct operational problems
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Safety operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment
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Read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics
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Follow oral and written instructions
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Work at heights up to 60 feet
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Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
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Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the ELECTRICIAN LEADER position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 4 years’ experience as an industrial maintenance electrician
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Completion of 18 semester hours of coursework in electricity or electrical maintenance at a recognized trade school preferred
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Up to 2 years’ full-time training or education in basic electrical theory, repair, maintenance and safety procedures at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for equivalent experience
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Valid California Certified Electrical Certification
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Valid California Class C driver’s license
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Special Conditions
- Must provide own tools of the trade
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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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Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 4/12/1995
Date Last Revised: 8/31/2012
ATU: 0802A