Industrial Electrician

Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

As an Industrial Electrician, you'll be at the heart of a high-voltage operation - keeping substations humming, motors spinning, and critical infrastructure online. This dynamic role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge equipment and tackle industrial challenges that keep the city powered and moving. If you're an experienced journey-level electrician with relevant training or education in industrial electrical systems, this could be your spark to shine - apply today!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Maintain and repair industrial electrical systems
- Service high-voltage substations and equipment
- Install and troubleshoot variable frequency drives and PLCs
- Follow safe practices for handling energized circuits
- Inspect and overhaul power generation components
- Interpret electrical diagrams and blueprints
- Install lighting, signaling, and communication systems
- Use computers for work orders and inventory access
- Maintain equipment using vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic analysis, oil analysis, and other predictive monitoring technologies, depending upon assignment.
- Perform related duties as assigned

Experience with Predictive Maintenance tools and techniques will be instrumental in the current vacancy.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The full job specification is available to view at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Industrial-Electrician.pdf

View "We Work For You" video from an Industrial Electrician in the Wastewater Management Division to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/XdVT3iVX2Uo?si=VdNma6hm3lA-Gz17

The current vacancy exists in the Wastewater Management Division for the Department of Public Utilities. However, this classification also exists in the Water Division for the Department of Public Utilities and the Transportation Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 7 Classification- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 100 (IBEW)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION: Accrue (8-14) hours per month.
SICK LEAVE: Accrue eight (8) hours per month.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) city-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY: provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $50 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure placement on the eligible list.

OPTION 1:
Completion of a recognized four-year electrical apprenticeship program

AND

Two (2) years of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.

OPTION 2:
Sixty (60) semester units from an accredited college or university in a related electrical field

AND

Two (2) years of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.

OPTION 3:

Six (6) years of full-time electrician work experience in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation of transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.

Additional Requirements

Required to obtain a California State Electrician's Certificate of Competency within one (1) year of appointment and maintain a valid certificate for the entire term of employment in this class.

Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT
www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment
application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
- From the Careers Home page, under "My Career Tools" section on the top right, select "Cover Letters & Attachments," then click "Add Attachments" at the bottom.
- For Attachment Type, select "DMV Print Out" and enter a description under Attachment Purpose.
- Click "Add Attachment," then "Browse" to locate your file.
- After selecting the file, click "Open," then "Upload," and finally "Save & Return." then proceed to submit your application using the steps and helpful tips provided.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

Application Review - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the oral examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation.

Oral Examination : 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate's knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of equipment used in industrial facilities, fundamentals of electricity and electronics, Cal OSHA regulations, ability to deal tactfully and effectively with supervisory and management employees, other employees and the public or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Industrial Electrician.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 22nd, 2025.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final
score.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 08/25/2025

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