AMHERST Lead Electrician Performs skilled electrical installation,
maintenance, and repair work for Town buildings, utilities, and traffic
controls. Ensures all electrical work is completed safely and in
compliance with applicable codes and procedures. Coordinates projects
and contractors. Maintains records and reports. Supervises
Electrician(s). Designated essential personnel. MAJOR DUTIES: Performs
electrical repair, wiring and service to Town buildings. Performs
adjustments and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning equipment controls. Installs new or replacement electrical
systems, equipment, and fixtures as required. Responsible for
inspecting, testing, maintaining, adjusting, and repairing a wide
variety of standard and specialized electrical equipment, precision
instruments, electric motors, and controls commonly found at water and
wastewater facilities, including the adjustment of process control loops
and other such activities. Maintains, repairs, and replaces street
lights and traffic signals. Establishes and executes a preventative
maintenance plan for traffic and street lights. Reads and interprets
complex instrumentation and control drawings, diagrams, and control
logic sequences. Selects and obtains appropriate materials, tools,
and/or equipment for each job. Uses ladders, staging, rigging, and other
equipment to gain access to job sites and to install and remove
equipment. Removes snow from immediate work area in order to perform
duties as necessary. Performs cleanup and housekeeping for work area and
for other light maintenance tasks. Documents and reports all work in the
proper location and filing system. Budgets for electrical operations and
projects, including traffic signal and street lighting infrastructure.
Coordinates Work Requirements And Scheduling With Other Town Departments
and DPW Division Directors. Responsible for coordination and scheduling
of outside contractors. Maintains work records for supervisees and
submits weekly time records. Prepares daily report of all division
activities. Responds to emergency situations as appropriate. Follows
established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and
policies. Performs work in a safe and professional manner and in
conformance with relevant building and electrical codes. Acts as
Essential Personnel. Performs Other Related Duties As Required Or
assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent PLUS
ten (10) years of experience as an Electrician; OR a combination of
education and experience that demonstrate the ability to successfully
perform the responsibilities of the position Thorough knowledge of the
Massachusetts Electrical Code and other applicable codes Strong
understanding of the principles, theory, and method of programming
analog and digital electronics, electro-mechanics, and instrumentation
of computer based control systems Comprehensive understanding of pumps,
compressors, generators, and other equipment common to the
water/wastewater industry Thorough knowledge of the installation,
maintenance, and repair of traffic signal devices including the ability
to adjust and change signal settings Extensive knowledge of the standard
practices, materials, tools, occupational hazards, and safety practices
common to the trade, as well as the hazards common to water and
wastewater facilities Ability to work from wiring diagrams, schematic
diagrams, blueprints, manufacturer?s manuals and specifications,
sketches, and verbal instructions to install, maintain, calibrate,
repair and troubleshoot a wide range of electrical instrumentation and
computer based control systems Basic reading, writing, mathematical, and
verbal communication skills Ability and willingness to act as Essential
Personnel.
