Electrician

Company: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Electrician

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Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District


Salary: $98,800.00 - $109,803.20 Annually
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 24-00108
Location: Emeryville, Oakland, Hayward or Richmond, CA
Department: Maint-Senior Management
Closing: 4/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Summary

AC Transit is currently recruiting for the position of Electrician. Under general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, performs skilled electrical work in connection with the installation, maintenance, repair and alteration of electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Performs other related duties as required.

This is an excellent opportunity to work at one of the largest bus agencies in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an outstanding benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan. .

Representative Functions


Maintains, modifies and repairs electrical related District facilities and equipment.
Locates and obtains necessary parts; maintains fire alarm systems, entrance/exit gates, exhaust fans, and related equipment.
Installs, adjusts, inspects, maintains and repairs electrical lighting, power circuits, fixtures, motors, generating equipment and other related equipment.
Orders and obtains supplies and tools used in repair and maintenance.
Tests and repairs various types of relays and regulators, fixtures, circuits and motors and related equipment.
Cleans and maintains shop area in a neat and orderly condition.
Documents tasks on work orders.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.



Minimum Qualifications


Training/Education: Equivalent to completion of 12th grade and the completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program.

Experience: Four (4) years experience as a journey level electrician in a large plant or heavy maintenance facility.

Special Requirements: Must be able to handle emergency situations or after-hours work as required.

License/Certification: Must possess a certificate of completion from an accredited electrical apprenticeship program; must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License and meet the District's driving standards.

Additional Information


Knowledge Of: Theory of electricity; methods, tools and practices of the electrical trade; general purpose test equipment associated with the electrical trade; hazards involved in working around energized lines and equipment; laws, rules and standards pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance; principles and practices of California and local electrical codes, circuits and circuitry load requirements for a variety of equipment, including, but not limited to lock out, OSHA, and local regulations; principles and practices of work safety.

Ability To: Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics; diagnose causes and devise course of action for repair of non-functioning equipment; work with 480 volt 3 phase electrical circuits; prioritize and organize daily work assignments with documentation on work orders; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; wear required personal protection equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use a forklift, scissors lift, hand tools, and other equipment and machinery as necessary; climb and use a ladder while installing and maintaining equipment; lift, carry, and move a variety of equipment, tools and supplies; pass heavy lifting physical examination.

THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY IBEW

The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.

Vaccination Requirement for Candidates Seeking Employment: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has implemented a requirement that requires all candidates for District employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by the District, subject to limited exceptions. AC Transit adopted this vaccination policy as an emergency public health response to mitigate the negative public health consequences associated with increased incidence and test positivity rates and the prevalence of new virus variants, including increased hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths.

As such, candidates seeking District employment will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated (two weeks after completion of the entire recommended COVID-19 vaccination series) and (2) submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card prior to their start date, unless a reasonable accommodation request for a medical or religious exemption has been approved.

Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:
Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
Dental - MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months - based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee's FSA Transit costs
Free AC Transit Bus Pass
Federal Credit Union
Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
Wellness Program


*AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.

Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.

ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.

The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer



To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/actransit/jobs/4721525/electrician

AC Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




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