Job description
Electricians are skilled professionals responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs of various electrical equipment that keeps The Port Authority rolling. You will utilize your knowledge to work on projects related to generators, motors, fire alarm systems, toll equipment, traffic signals, control boxes and automatic electrical systems.
Electricians also grow their skills in a wide variety of duties involving schematic drawings, blueprints or rough sketches and may splice cables, install conduit, BX cable and similar types of electrical wiring. Electricians may act on a lead capacity with one or more electrical helpers and will work at elevated heights from ladders and bucket trucks.
Electricians work a 40-hour week, which includes working rotating shifts, days, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays, and during inclement weather and emergencies. Electricians work at our various Port Authority facilities throughout the NY/NJ area.
Qualifications:
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:
- High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Three years journey-level commercial electrician work experience
- Valid driver's license
- Applicants must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the Air Brakes endorsement or higher. Applicants without a Class B CDL must obtain a Class B CDL Permit with endorsement before their first day of work and will be required to obtain a Class B CDL with one endorsement within three months of employment.
Additional Information:
The Port Authority is a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week operation. Electricians work a 40-hour week, which may include nights, holidays, and responding to emergencies during off hours. Electrician work at our various Port Authority facilities throughout the New York and New Jersey area.
Selected qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment process which consists of written and practical examinations.
Candidates who qualify on the practical exam will be eligible to be offered a position as they become available.
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications for the Electrician level may be considered for the Trades Helper Electrician level.
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary for:
- Electrician: $75,608 yearly/ $36.35 hourly rate. Electricians are eligible for annual step increases up to an annual salary of $115,778.00 (subject to collective bargaining agreement).
- Trades Helper Electrician: $46,930 yearly/ $22.56 hourly. Trade Helper Electricians are eligible for annual step increases up to an annual salary of $75,6605.00 (subject to collective bargaining agreement).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $36.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- journey-level commercial electrician: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
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