ELECTRICAL MECHANIC

   JOB CATEGORY SUMMARY

   A position in this category typically installs, troubleshoots and
   repairs traffic signal equipment or systems, highway lighting systems
   and wiring systems; monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or
   supplies and answers routine questions.

   CHARACTERISTIC TASKS

   NOTE: the above Job Category Summary and following examples of work
       are for illustrative purposes only.  Any one position may not
       include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of
       the duties which may be performed.

   Repairs traffic signal equipment or systems and fire traffic signal
   systems

   Installs traffic signal equipment or systems and fire traffic signal
   systems

   Operates cherry picker, ladder, platform, or boom trucks

   Operates volt or ohm meters

   Operates a motor vehicle

   Installs wiring systems, electrical components, and conduit systems

   Repairs wiring systems, electrical components, and conduit systems

   Troubleshoots problems with traffic signal equipment or systems and
   fire traffic signal systems

   Repairs highway lighting systems

   Installs highway lighting systems

   Troubleshoots problems with wiring systems and electrical components

   Troubleshoots problems with highway lighting systems

   Installs underground and overhead cables

   Repairs underground and overhead cables

   Tests wiring systems and electrical components

   Repairs bridge lift, swing and warning mechanisms

   Tests electronic circuitry

   Tests fire traffic signal systems

   Sets up variable voltage transformers

   Removes outdated materials, equipment, parts or supplies

   Reads journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping abreast
   of developments in the field

   Monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies

   Answers routine questions

   Calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information

   CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

   Knowledge of procedures for operating volt or ohm meters

   Knowledge of procedures for installing wiring systems, electrical
   components and conduit systems

   Knowledge of procedures for testing electrical components and wiring
   systems

   Knowledge of the theory and principles of electricity

   Knowledge of procedures for installing underground and overhead cables

   Knowledge of schematic symbol system

   Knowledge of procedures for installing traffic signal equipment or
   systems

   Knowledge of procedures for installing highway lighting systems

   Knowledge of general vocabulary and spelling

   Knowledge of the theory and principles of electronics

   Knowledge of procedures for testing electronic circuitry

   Skill in operating a motor vehicle

   Ability to operate hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers,
   pliers, wire strippers, drills, and tools associated with electrical
   conduit and wiring work

   Ability to troubleshoot problems with wiring systems

   Ability to troubleshoot problems with electrical components

   Ability to repair overhead cables

   Ability to repair underground cables

   Ability to troubleshoot problems with traffic signal equipment or
   systems

   Ability to troubleshoot problems with highway lighting systems

   Ability to perform precision soldering and desoldering for electronic
   circuitry work

   Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans

   Ability to operate cherry picker, ladder, platform or boom trucks

   Ability to read various meters, gauges or dials

   Ability to keep accurate records

   Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans

   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

   EDUCATION:

   Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training
   program in electrical or electronic technology.

   EXPERIENCE:

   One (1) year of experience in work involving the installation,
   maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic components,
   equipment or systems.

   LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

   Appointees must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
   and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle.

   NOTE:  Appointees in the Department of Transportation will be
   required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and
   applicable endorsement(s) within six (6) months of appointment.
   The inability of a Department of Transportation employee to attain
   a CDL and necessary endorsements within six (6) months of hire 
   shall constitute grounds for removal.

   SUBSTITUTION

   Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute
   one (1) year of additional experience.

   Occupational Group:  Repair of Electrical Equipment

   Occupational Family: Electrical/Electronic Repair

   Level    Title Code     Title Reference       Effective: 02/18/06
   1        43643          72030301(C) 40 12