General Notes

Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Applicant required to successfully complete physical abilities testing to remove/replace a large manhole cover weighing 100 lbs and drag 10 ft.; push/pull 100 lbs resistance; lift/carry 90 lbs, lift one-45 lbs of weight up a ladder, kneeling work in confined spaces, and other tasks. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks.

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

Purpose

To provide apprentice-level skills and expertise applicable to the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, repair, and evaluation of electrical power distribution systems, and outdoor, area, street, recreation, and sports lighting.

Responsibilities

Assist in underground cable installation, pulling, splicing, and terminations for lead-jacketed and EPR insulated cables. Support switching, tagging, and grounding activities under the direction of qualified line workers, install and pull LV wire as required.
Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines, including poles, conductors, transformers, and associated equipment.
Learn proficiency in working with overhead electrical distribution systems and other elevated structures to assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical components and low-voltage lighting systems. Perform basic electrical and mechanical tasks, including digging, trenching, material handling, and equipment setup.
Learn and follow established safety rules, work methods, and clearance procedures, including OSHA, NESC, and NFPA 70E requirements.
Operate forklift, bobcat, backhoe, bucket truck, cable trailer, cable pulling devices, and assorted personnel lifts. Drive UT vehicle. Operate hand tools, power tools, and line equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Learn to accurately document maintenance activities, inspections, and system conditions including timely entry, updating, and tracking of work orders, asset information, within UT-Works the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Participate in formal training, safety meetings, and apprenticeship coursework as assigned. Maintains an acceptable driving record as required by UT Systems Policy UTS157. Required to wear uniforms and carry University issues cell phone during work and on call hours. Assist with outage restoration and emergency response activities, including after-hours and on-call assignments.
Perform other related functions as assigned.
Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents to appropriate personnel. Carry a UT-provided cell phone during work hours and on-call hours and respond to calls received. Drive a UT vehicle, and maintain an acceptable driving record as required by UT System Policy UTS157.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in electrical utility work. Demonstrate ability to work well within a team environment. Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. Related apprentice-level experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation and control systems for mechanical, electrical and industrial or commercial equipment. Hold a current Texas apprentice electrician license or attain one within 2-months from hire on date.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Certificate or Associate degree in Electrical Power Technology, Utility Line Technology, or related field. Prior experience in construction, utilities, or electrical work. Completion of basic electrical or safety training (OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid). distribution training.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$55,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Uniforms or PPE
All weather conditions
Extreme temperatures
Chemical fumes
Standard office
Biohazards/chemicals
Electrical/mechanical
Keyboard
Manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs and ladders
Lifting and moving
Required to work in confined spaces, tunnels and manholes with energized cables, and extended shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends. Perform elevated work. Operate forklifts, personnel lifts, and cranes. Participate in on-call program. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Work on call, and overtime as requested. Work on elevated structures

Work Shift

40 Hour Work Schedule; Tuesday-Friday, 06:30 AM-05:00 PM

Required Materials

Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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