Streets and Traffic Engineering Division Public Works Department Application deadline: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Visitwww.icgov.org/jobsto apply online Permanent full-time position available Wage: $59,716.80 - $76,460.80 (starting wage contingent upon experience) Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Job Summary Under general direction, installs, repairs and maintains electronic traffic controllers, vehicle and pedestrian detection equipment, video monitoring equipment, computer systems and other hardware used in traffic control. Installs and maintains streetlights and collects traffic count data as needed. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other Associates degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related experience; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree as Electrician. Experience in electrical work. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial drivers license instruction permit upon first day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial drivers license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre- employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other Bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. State of Iowa Certified Journeyman Electrician License. More Information A full job description including a listing of essential duties and responsibilities and necessary knowledge, skills And Abilities Is Available Atwww.icgov.org/jobsunder Job Descriptions. It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employ
See More Details >>MINIMUM of 3 year electrical experience required for this posiston. If you do NOT have 3 years of experience please do not apply as your application will be rejected. If you don't have electrical experience and would like to be considered for an apprenticeshipsee helper/apprentice application. Custom Electrical Services is a leading electrical contractor in Iowa, is more than just a place to work – it’s a place to thrive. We pride ourselves on providing quality work, opportunities to work on a WIDE variety of residential and light commercial projects and a safe work environment. Hiring for full or partime service electrician! Service Eastern Iowa (Serve Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and surrounding communities) (Licensed electricians ONLY) Service Central Iowa (Service Des Moines & Surrounding communities apply via central Iowa listing) Description Perform service calls for customers within youre coverage area. Calls range from the very simple like changing a lightbulb to upgrading their service or even whole home rewires. Service electricians perform a wide variety of task making this posistion unique and can be more rewarding along with LESS physically demanding. Service electricians provide the estimate to the homeowner onsite, perform the work, and take the payment all on one call. Calls are primarliy residential with occasional lite commercial. Pay Serveral pay options are available such as straight hourly, 100% Piece rate, or the most poplular base play PLUS commision. Base pay plus commision. Pay typically ranges from $30 to $35 per hour base rate plus commision. Commision is 5% of the gross amount for the month. This typically ranges from a minimum amount of $1,250.00 to $6,500.00 or more! What's in for you!! • Great money! Lets Face it you are not going to work for free! Earn some of the highest wages in the industry! • Great benefits! • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Vacation schedule that grows up to 20 days per year! • Plus 6 paid holidays per year! • 401K with 100% company match • Company take home van for those who qualify • Company gas card • Uniform allowance • Company tools as outlined in company hand book • Company credit card • Paid as an employee and NOT as a sub contractor. • Get paid what your worth! Top Pay! • Hiring bonus options for Journeyman! • No overnight travel • Real advancement opportunities • Paid training opportunities • Great opportunity! • Growth potential! (We're always looking for future managers!) • Flexibility of time! • Part time positions available for licensed service electricians! • And much more. . . Apply today! Equal opportunity employer. 100% Confidential! More than a place to work. A place to thrive! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Commission Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Fuel card • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift Work Location: Hybrid remote in Iowa City, IA 52240
See More Details >>What You Can Expect As the Electrician I, under general supervision, you will apply knowledge, skills and abilities at the journey level to install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain and repair electric utility substation, distribution and production plant electrical equipment. Additionally, you will determine jobsite work sequences and safety procedures required, procures materials, coordinates outages, completes work, places systems back into service. • Installs, operates, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs electric utility systems including low voltage power distribution systems, switchgear, protection and control systems, lighting, ventilation and pumping systems, battery systems, instrumentation, motor starters and controls and conduit, cable and wiring systems operating at less than 600 volts. • Interprets and maintains wiring diagrams, schematics, updates system logs, drawings and documentation on utility systems • Works around and with medium voltage (600 volts to 15kV) utility systems under the direction of High Voltage Electricians What You’ll Bring • This role requires a minimum educational level of a High School Diploma or GED • State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman Electrician license; valid driver's license • Knowledge of electrical utility systems, troubleshooting methods, trade principles, and maintenance tools • Familiarity with electrical codes, utility standards, safety regulations, and hazard precautions • Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, control system drawings, and repair manuals Additional Details • You must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record • You must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies • This role requires daily attendance at worksite • Must be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment and portable radio communication • Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50 lbs) • Capable of performing repetitive motions as required • Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals • Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses • The position consists of 85% work indoors and 15% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions Compensation Hourly Range: $26.59 – $40.74 USD hourly This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location. At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more . Why ENGIE? ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone. In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time. The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. Business Unit: GBU Energy Solutions Division: ESI NORTHAM Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc. Professional Experience: Junior (experience < 3 years) Education Level: High School Diploma/GED/A Levels
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Iowa City typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in Iowa, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $29.97 per hour in Iowa, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
