About the Role
Industrial/Commercial Electricians are skilled professionals responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs of various electrical equipment that keeps every Port Authority up and running. You will utilize your knowledge to work on projects related to generators, motors, fire alarm systems, toll equipment, traffic signals, control boxes and automatic electrical systems. Electricians also grow their skills in a wide variety of duties involving schematic drawings, blueprints or rough sketches and may splice cables, install conduit, BX cable and similar types of electrical wiring. Electricians may act on a lead capacity with one or more electrical helpers and will work at elevated heights from ladders and bucket trucks. We are hiring for both our rail transit division PATH and Port Authority with various locations in NY/NJ.
The Port Authority is a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week operationElectricians work a 40-hour week, which may include nights, holidays, and responding to emergencies during off hoursElectrician work at our various Port Authority facilities throughout the New York and New Jersey area
Responsibilities
· Installation, maintenance and repairs of various electrical equipment
· Work on projects related to generators, motors, fire alarm systems, toll equipment, traffic signals, control boxes and automatic electrical systems
· Splice cables, install conduit, BX cable and similar types of electrical wiring
· Work at elevated heights from ladders and bucket trucks
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:
Desired Qualifications
Ideal candidates will present the following profile:
At the Port Authority of NY & NJ, our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is unwavering. We recognize that not every candidate may meet every single desired qualification outlined in the position descriptionWe also welcome applications from military veterans and their spouses and will review resumes for related experiences. If you are interested in this role but your past experiencedoesn't align perfectly with all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
Selection Process
Qualified candidates will be assessed via a written exam and a practical exam or interviewFor this position, the following skills will be assessed:
Written Examination: The written exam is designed to measure a candidate's knowledge in areas such as:
Practical Examination: The practical exam is designed to measure a candidate's knowledge in areas such as Working at Heights, Motor and Motor Controls, Alarm Panel Wiring, Installation of a 3-way/4-way Lighting Circuit, and EMT Bending.
Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Additional Information Applicants who do not meet the qualifications for the Electrician level may be considered for the Trades Helper Electrician level.
Compensation & Benefits
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does.
For over 100 years, the Port Authority has been designing, engineering, and operating the transportation infrastructure that moves people and goods to, from, and throughout one of the most economically competitive and culturally vibrant regions in the world. Whether we’re fortifying the tunnels under the Hudson River to withstand future super storms, or raising a bridge so larger cargo vessels can reach the premier port on the East Coast, our nearly 7,000 employees are committed to the work they do – work that moves millions of people and supports billions of dollars in economic activity each year.
Our need for skilled, forward-thinking individuals, who are truly passionate about serving the public, continues to grow. And we’re not talking just about engineering, transportation, and urban planning professionals. We are always looking for professionals in Audit, Business Administration, Communications, Construction, Environmental Planning, Finance, IT, Media, Operations & Maintenance, Public Safety, and Security, to name just a few. We are also looking for those driven to diversify their skills. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to explore any number of career paths, so just because you start in one field doesn’t mean you have to stay in it.
If this is the experience you are looking for, “Follow” us here and visit our careers page at www.jointheportauthority.com to learn about current opportunities. You can also discover more about the Port Authority by visiting www.panynj.gov or www.youtube.com/user/portauthorityinfo.
We are confident that once you take a look, you will see how one organization can move a region, a nation, and the world.
