ELECTRICAL MECHANIC
Electrical Mechanic is one of New Jersey's state civil service classifications.
The one gate is 1 year of relevant experience. State payroll currently lists about 100 people in the title, most of them at Transportation.
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Electrical Mechanic appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Transportation.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 100 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 100 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $59,678. The agencies employing the most are:
- Transportation (100)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
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.
<b>LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS</b>
Appointees must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle.
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
<b>CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b>
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
<b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</b>:
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.
<b>SUBSTITUTION</b>
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 1 301(C) 40 12