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Job Description
Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!
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Position Description
Step into a role where your electrical expertise powers an entire city! The City of Fresno is looking for skilled Electricians to help maintain and enhance vital systems - from streetlights and traffic signals to City-owned facilities and advanced control equipment. If you’re ready to take on hands-on, essential work that keeps Fresno powered up, apply now!
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Install and upgrade electrical systems, conduits, wiring, and fixtures across City facilities
• Maintain and repair lighting, power, heating, and fire alarm systems
• Service, troubleshoot, and overhaul traffic signal controllers and electronic components
• Diagnose and repair motors, generators, pumps, and related electrical equipment
• Test, locate, and resolve issues in electrical circuits and systems
• Perform overhead repairs using aerial boom equipment and replace damaged cables and fixtures
• Conduct preventative maintenance on 15kV substations, switchgear, transformers, and breakers
• Program, calibrate, and repair PLCs, VFDs, fiber optics, and process control instrumentation
• Utilize trade tools and safety practices to complete work efficiently and safely
• Perform related duties as assigned
Duties and schedules may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. This position may require incumbents to perform standby duty on a rotating basis.
Explore the job specification for additional position details.
The current vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works. However, this classification also exists in the PARCS, Water Division of Public Utilities, Wastewater Division of Public Utilities, and General Services departments. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Completion of a recognized four-year electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent
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One (1) year of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing trouble shooting and a wide variety of electrical/electronic repairs and installation work.
NOTE: Six (6) years of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing trouble shooting and a wide variety of electrical/electronic repairs and installation work may be acceptable as equivalent.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment and must be maintained through entire term of employment in this class. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain a valid California Commercial Class B Driver's License without airbrake restriction within 6 months of appointment and maintain the commercial driver's license for the entire term of employment in this class.
Depending upon assignment, must possess a valid Electrician’s Certificate of Competency issued by the City of Fresno Board of Electrical Examiners at time of appointment and maintain a valid certificate for the entire term of employment in this class.
Eligibles considered for hire will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Some positions have been designated as being 'safety sensitive' and require those offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout entire term of employment in this class.
The Selection Process
The examination process may consist of the following:
WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical trade, knowledge of local and national electrical codes and solid-state electronic systems; reading diagrams, safety practices and mathematics and/or other job-related items. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 27th, 2026 .
Those candidates certified to the eligible list may be required to participate in a Departmental Skills Demonstration as part of the department selection process.
Veteran’s Preference
If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.
How To Apply
For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Bargaining Unit 7
Non-Supervisory Groups and Crafts
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 100 (IBEW)
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE
Accrues at 8 - 15 hours per month per month based on years of service with cash out provisions.
SICK LEAVE
Accrues at 8 hours per month with a cap of 900 hours, available after 90 days.
HOLIDAYS
10 city-observed annual holidays plus birthday and 2 personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY
Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM
$ 100 per month upon approved certification
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)
Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.
Closing Date/Time: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Fresno
Show moreThe City of Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the fifth largest city in California, with a population of more than 545,000 residents. Fresno is the financial core of the San Joaquin Valley, and its economy relies on its large-scale agricultural production. Revitalization of Downtown Fresno's core and the construction of High Speed Rail are two of many exciting projects that continue to successfully support Fresno's growing economy.
Click HERE for a video about the great City of Fresno.
Located in the geographical center of California, Fresno offers many sights. From fertile agricultural fields, an abundance of lakes, and the snowy Sierra Nevada mountain range, the scenic variety in Fresno is large. Fresno also features a diverse selection of dining, shopping, farmers markets, vibrant arts and culture, wineries, as well as a variety of attractions. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the climate in Fresno is the source of its agricultural productivity, and allows year-round recreational activities including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.
Los Angeles is approximately four hours south and the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north. Fresno is located in proximity to three sites of natural beauty: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these scenes and others, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Another advantage to living in Fresno is the exceptional housing that is available at lower price levels than California's other large metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in the Fresno area: Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified and Clovis Unified. Fresno is the home of California State University, Fresno, as well as a number of other colleges and universities.
The people of Fresno enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, athletic, educational and recreational activities in an affordable and clean living environment.
City Government
Fresno is a full-service charter city operating under a strong mayor form of government. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk. The Mayor is elected at- large and does not serve on the Council, but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all other department heads in the City.
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