Distribution Electrician III - Contract Inspections

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Distribution Electrician III - Contract Inspections

City of Austin Austin, Texas, United States

Job Description:

Distribution Electrician III - Contract Inspections

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Under minimal supervision, this position performs journeyman level lineworker tasks specializing in the Distribution, Network, or Transmission craft.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, this position performs journeyman level lineworker tasks specializing in the Distribution, Network, or Transmission craft.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.


Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the electric utility field as a Distribution, Network, or Transmission lineworker.

Licenses and Certifications Required:




Preferred Qualifications:


Notes to Candidate:

The Distribution Electrician III (DE III) in Contract Inspections is responsible for the construction, maintenance and removal of overhead and underground electrical equipment associated with projects completed by Austin Energy's distribution utility contractor associated with the Overhead/Underground distribution contract.

The primary function of the DE III is to inspect the final product of the distribution utility contractor who has been assigned projects by Austin Energy, and to ensure they are following Austin Energy construction standards and the contract agreement including unit pricing determination. The DE III performs energized electrical, switching, project review, and checks invoices for accuracy and approves. In addition, DE III inspects third party attachments located in the "Supply Space" and/or attached to Austin Energy infrastructure (Small Cell).

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.

Employment Application:


If you are selected as a top candidate:


Good Standing Employees:
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included
in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

Driving Requirement:
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Assessments:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.

Pay Range:
Min. $36.29 - Mid. $45.91

Location/Hours:
2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, Texas. Monday-Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 p.m. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

Work Schedule:


Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed.
All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-11-07
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