Master Electrician

Master Electrician

Austin Texas

Position summary: Our client is currently seeking a full-time Master Electrician to lead electrical technicians and manage all electrical operations in the Austin, TX area. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

The Master Electrician is responsible for performing electrical installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and other electrical services on roadway/facility lighting and electrical systems.

Required Experience/Qualifications:
Possess as a MINIMUM, a valid TEXAS MASTER ELECTRICAL LICENSE

Qualifications:
• Must be familiar with 480V and below 3-phase and single phase electrical power
• Roadway lighting and traffic signals experience is a plus, but not mandatory
• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic coupled with a sense of responsibility and integrity required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, dependability and the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization required.
• Solid organizational skills required.
• Attention to detail and prioritization skills needed.
• Ability to work under tight time constraints as needed.
• Ability to work independently but also manage a team; Supervisory experience preferred, but not mandatory
• Willingness to take direction from various sources required.
• Computer experience desired
• Neat and legible handwriting skills
• Dependable and highly organized with business maturity, discretion, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Possess a clean driving record; CDL license a plus, but not mandatory
• Ability to pass pre-employment background screen
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends

Responsibilities:
• Work effectively with co-workers and the client or his representatives and be able to communicate clearly and concisely with management
• Locate, identify, and make needed electrical repairs with minimal oversight
• Maintain roadway illumination and power.
• Maintain all facility interior and exterior electrical components.
• Follow company protocol for purchases and make cost conscious decisions
• Report all equipment failures or contractor requirements to electrical manager
• Execute preventive maintenance programs established by the organization.
• Work from elevated heights in company provided bucket trucks.
• Follow all safety guidelines established by industry and corporate policy.
• Assist with project retrofits and other project related work efforts
• Obtain and follow updates on all clients, Jorgensen, local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and ordinances.
• Practice client security regulations and procedures.
• Promote company management philosophy through personal example.
• Complete work orders on a hand held device with company specific software.
• Establish rapport with staff members
• Ability to be on-call and respond to emergencies both day-time and nighttime

Schedule:
Full time; Day shift with some scheduled night work and emergency response requirements.
Must be flexible and able to work during snow and ice weather events.

Total Compensation Package to include: Competitive base pay, annual profitability based bonus, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities. Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include: Health & Dental insurance, Vision Discounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation, Sick, 12 paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Plans and more!