Lead Electrician

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.