Trades Specialist (Electrician)/Trades Specialist (Electrician) Trainee - StateJobsNY : Job Details

Reporting to the Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Operations), Canal Section Superintendent, and/or the Transportation Maintenance Engineer (Waterways), the duties of the requested position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs skilled work at the journey-level in the maintenance, repair and installation of canal floating plant and building electrical systems and equipment.
• Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs generators, motors, lighting, signal systems, and electrical equipment.
• Repairs and tests electrical work and devices.
• Repairs and maintains signal controls, lights, pumping equipment, signs, oil burners and other mechanisms.
• Acts as a trouble shooter on electrical repairs.
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using standard instruments.
• Conducts a program of preventative maintenance.
• Maintains navigation lighting systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge and understanding of AC/DC power.
• A valid Commercial Driver's License appropriate to the type of vehicles and equipment operated may be required.

The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Health Benefits
• Additional Benefits

The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture.