Electrician Job ID: 30825 Department: Human Resources Location: Various NY/NJ Facilities Responsibilities The Port Authority of NY & NJ is seeking to fill positions as journey-level ELECTRICIAN in various NY/NJ facilities. Starting Salary: $29.06 hourly. Electricians are eligible for annual step increases up to an annual salary of $76,024 (subject to collective bargaining agreement). Electricians perform journey-level installation, maintenance and repair of various electrical equipment, such as: generators, motors, fire alarm systems, toll equipment, traffic signals, control boxes and automatic electrical systems. Electricians work from schematic drawings, blueprints or rough sketches and may splice cables, install conduit, BX cable and similar types of electrical wiring. Electricians are required to work at elevated heights from ladders and bucket trucks and may lead one or more electrical helpers. The Port Authority operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year round. Electricians work a 40-hour week, which includes working rotating shifts, days, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays, and during inclement weather and emergencies. Electricians work at our various Port Authority facilities throughout the NY/NJ area. Qualifications Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position: * High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution * Three years journey-level commercial electrician work experience * Valid driver's license * Applicants must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the Air Brakes endorsement or higher. Applicants without a Class B CDL must obtain a Class B CDL Permit with endorsement before their first day of work, and will be required to obtain a Class B CDL with one endorsement within three months of employment. Applicants should refer to the following websites for further information on obtaining a CDL and medical clearance for CDL Licensing: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Commercial/CommercialDriver.htm OR http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/cdl.htm Desired Ideal candidates will present the following profile: * Must be to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and install motors, lighting systems, controllers, cables, conduit, etc. * Skilled in working with high voltage electrical systems