Electrician

Org Marketing Statement

For more than 100 years, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has provided safe, dependable water and electric services across Wyandotte County. As a non-profit public utility, we are fully committed to serving our customers and the community as a whole. It’s more than simply providing a service. It’s a commitment to a better quality of life. That’s why BPU has been recognized as one of the top public utilities in the country. That’s the Power of Community.

The BPU offers very competitive pay and one of the best benefits packages in greater Kansas City! Come join the Power of Our Community!

Position Summary

Perform inspections, troubleshoot, repair and test electrical equipment and systems associated with the Power Stations and related facilities.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

$53.81 - Per Hour

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Instrumentation & Electrical or Lead Electrician perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Select and maintain tools, materials, supplies and equipment necessary to perform required maintenance. *
• Document recognized work requirements according to plant maintenance procedures. *
• Inspect, perform preventive maintenance, perform repairs and clear station step-up, start-up and auxiliary transformers. *
• Inspect, perform preventive maintenance, perform repairs and overhauls on station generators, bus leads and excitation control systems. *
• Inspect, dismantle and repair all sizes of electric motors from fractional to 4000 HP. *
• Inspect and repair plant 5KV switchgear including breakers, bus, cable, protective relays and controls. *
• Inspect and repair plant 480V switchgear and motor control centers including breakers, bus, cable, protective relays and controls. *
• Maintain and install, as required, plant communications systems including public address and telephones. *
• Inspect, perform preventive maintenance and repair plant 125 VDC battery, static invertor and emergency generator systems. *
• Inspect and maintain the electric components of pollution control systems. *
• Inspect and maintain the electrical power and control systems on coal handling conveyors, feeders and related equipment. *
• Inspect and maintain the plant alarm and annunciator systems. *
• Maintain the plant lighting and power distribution systems. *
• Operate Mobile Crane, Forklift, and Yard Truck. *
• Perform similar and related duties as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Functions of the Job
  
  

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized five-year apprenticeship or several years of equivalent work experience in central power stations or heavy industry.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Consistently uses required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows safe work practices in accordance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, regular days off and other work schedules as needed.
• Ability to train and qualify to operate a mobile crane, forklift and yard truck during the probation period. Once qualified must have the ability to retain qualification.
• Must be skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical circuitry, and the maintenance manuals used in the analysis, repair and testing of electrical equipment and systems.
• Must be skilled with use of tools and equipment common to the trade.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Applicant must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  
  

Other Information

Open Date: May 8, 2026

Applications will be reviewed beginning May 26, 2026

Recruitment Agency Notice: We are not engaging external recruiting agencies for this position. Please do not forward resumes or contact our team regarding this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.