Electrical Technician
City of Grand Forks
Other Engineering
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Apr 30, 2026
Description
Examples of Duties
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Essential Functions:
1. Under supervision of a journey-level Electrician, perform diagnostics, repair, maintenance and installation of electrical and electronic systems, including and traffic signal equipment electrical wiring, poles and light fixtures; locate buried wires and appurtenances.
2. Under supervision of an Electrician, perform diagnostics, repair, replacement and installation of motor control, telemetry, cable, radio and metering control systems and siren, fire and sewer lift station alarms.
3. Maintain a variety of records and files on operations and activities; maintain equipment and material inventory.
4. Perform basic electrical maintenance tasks on City buildings and facilities.
5. Assist and participate in programming microprocessors and solid-state processors; install and maintain computer wiring and systems.
6. Respond to emergency calls on twenty-four hour rotating on-call shift.
7. Operate and maintain assigned electrical equipment including multimeters oscilloscopes, signal generators, data acquisition equipment and calibration devices.
Marginal Functions:
1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Typical Qualifications
Knowledge: Basic practices and procedures used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic systems; Operational characteristics of tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems; Electrical testing equipment procedures; Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions. Technical and operating methods, tools and equipment used in testing, repairing, constructing, and maintaining electrical and electronic equipment; Methods and techniques used in the installation and repair of electronic monitoring and signal systems.
Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Abilities: Perform semi-skilled activities supporting the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems; Read and understand technical drawings, plans and diagrams; Operate various tools, instruments and equipment used in the repair of electrical equipment; Participate in safe work practices; Maintain a variety of records and prepare clear and concise reports; Learn to troubleshoot electrical circuits; Learn to analyze problems and develop effective solutions; Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Supplemental Information
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Experience:
Two years of electrical experience as an apprentice electrician or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the electrical field.
Or certification from an apprenticeship training program approved by the North Dakota State Electrical Board.Credentials:
Registration as an Apprentice Electrician by the North Dakota State Electrical Board.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid International Municipal Signal Association Traffic Signal Field Technician Level I certification.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
