Electrical/Instrumentation Technician I

Department:Electrical
Updated:1/18/12
Effective:1/1/12
Approved STPUD:NH
Approved LOCAL 39:CS

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Electrical Supervisor, assists in installations, services, maintenance, repairs, and calibration of electrical wiring systems, control systems, instrumentation systems, electrical equipment, and related work as required by the department.

Job Physical Requirements Analysis

Job Specific Body Movements Occasionally
1/3 of time or less
Frequently
1/3 – 2/3 of time
Continuously
More than 2/3 of time
Sitting10% of day  
Standing 45% of day 
Walking 45% of day 
Driving5% of day  
Hearing  100% of day
Speaking 50% of day 
Lifting 1-20 lbs X 
Lifting 20-50 lbsX  
Lifting 50+ lbsX  
Working/reaching above shoulder X 
Working w/arms extended @ shoulder level X 
Working with body bent over at waist X 
Working in kneeling positionX  
CrawlingX  
Climbing stairs X 
Climbing ladder X 
Major Hand X 
Pulling X 
Pushing X 
Fine Manipulation X 
Typing/KeyboardX  
WritingX  
Simple GraspingX  
FilingX  
Power Grip X 
Tools X 
Equipment X 
Hand TwistingX  
FoldingX  

Height from Floor of Objects to Be Reached or Worked On:

Object Height
Lighting8-25 feet
Power Panels5-6 feet
Conduit, pull boxes1-20 feet

Equipment Used

Hand tools such as screwdrivers, side cutters, diagonal cutters, slip pliers, spine tites, and wrenches of all types. Power tools such as drill motors up to ½ inch, pipe cutters, pipe threaders, pipe benders, and metal saws. Test equipment such as volt-OHM meters, ampere meters, current generators, oscilloscopes, meters, and other specialized electronic test equipment. Also operates manlift and forklift.

Working Conditions

Indoors, outdoors, summer and winter.Environment contains odors, chemicals, and noisy equipment. Environment is in both the water and sewer systems.