Electrician II

The Port Aransas Ferry Operation runs a fleet of 8 ferries! Three, 20-car ferries and five, 28-car ferries. The operation crosses the Corpus Christi Ship Channel between Aransas Pass Harbor Island to Port Aransas, on Mustang Island. The quarter-mile route typically takes less than ten minutes, although peak summer hours may require drivers to wait longer. The operation is open 24-7, 365 days a year and considered a part of SH-361. The Port Aransas Ferry Operation is evacuation route for the City of Port Aransas during a hurricane event.

The Port Aransas Ferry Operation runs a fleet of 8 ferries! Three, 20-car ferries and five, 28-car ferries. The operation crosses the Corpus Christi Ship Channel between Aransas Pass Harbor Island to Port Aransas, on Mustang Island. The quarter-mile route typically takes less than ten minutes, although peak summer hours may require drivers to wait longer. The operation is open 24-7, 365 days a year and considered a part of SH-361. The Port Aransas Ferry Operation is evacuation route for the City of Port Aransas during a hurricane event.

Port Aransas Ferry Operations (94PORTARNS)
619 W COTTER STREET
CC SHIP CHANNEL, PTA/ARAN
Port Aransas, 78373

Description - External

Performs skilled electrical/electronic work in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment including marine vessels. Work requires contact with departmental personnel and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Calculates electrical loads, wiring sizes and lengths.

• Coordinates with other crafts such as carpenters, painters, welders, etc.

• Estimates time and materials need for each work assignment.

• Installs, maintains and performs complex repairs on electrical systems and equipment.

• Plans new or modified installation to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and to ensure consistency with specifications and electrical codes.

• Repairs and installs central air conditioning units and commercial sized electrical services.

• Repairs electrical operations at comfort stations including hand dryers and water wells

• Repairs laboratory electrical equipment, fire alarms and security systems, telephone and computer cables.

• Repairs shop electrical tools such as welders, drills, cranes and other types of power tools.

• Responds to trouble calls on electrical problems affecting security systems, fire alarms, buildings and heavy equipment.

• Rewires buildings.

• Trains less experienced electricians.

• Troubleshoots and tests circuits for electrical compatibility and safety of components using various testing instruments.

• Assists Traffic Signal Technicians with installation and/or maintenance of traffic signals.

• Installs and repairs telephones.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

• Repairs and replaces sign lighting, highway illumination and security yard lighting.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Description - External

Performs skilled electrical/electronic work in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment including marine vessels. Work requires contact with departmental personnel and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Calculates electrical loads, wiring sizes and lengths.

• Coordinates with other crafts such as carpenters, painters, welders, etc.

• Estimates time and materials need for each work assignment.

• Installs, maintains and performs complex repairs on electrical systems and equipment.

• Plans new or modified installation to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and to ensure consistency with specifications and electrical codes.

• Repairs and installs central air conditioning units and commercial sized electrical services.

• Repairs electrical operations at comfort stations including hand dryers and water wells

• Repairs laboratory electrical equipment, fire alarms and security systems, telephone and computer cables.

• Repairs shop electrical tools such as welders, drills, cranes and other types of power tools.

• Responds to trouble calls on electrical problems affecting security systems, fire alarms, buildings and heavy equipment.

• Rewires buildings.

• Trains less experienced electricians.

• Troubleshoots and tests circuits for electrical compatibility and safety of components using various testing instruments.

• Assists Traffic Signal Technicians with installation and/or maintenance of traffic signals.

• Installs and repairs telephones.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

• Repairs and replaces sign lighting, highway illumination and security yard lighting.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Electrician II: 5 years electrical experience*;

Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of:

• Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures

• Materials and methods used in electrical systems

• Construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control devices

• Traffic management systems operations

• Higher mathematics

• Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures

• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Expert skill in:

• Writing, reviewing and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards and procedures

Proficient skill in:

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Reading and