Electrician Job Title Electrician Department Physical Plant Posting Number req504 Description of Job Duties Job Summary: The Electrician's primary duties are performing skilled journey-level work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical circuitry and equipment. Acts as a resource for the Physical Plant department and builds effective, strong working relationships to enhance department operations and functions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Provide support services to the department in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors • Participate in correcting problems associated with wiring throughout the campus • Establish and assist in ensuring the proper working and testing of electrical wiring for the campus • Plan and complete work from initial layout to final assembly by interpreting and applying oral instructions, plans, specifications, blueprints and work orders • Organize and ensure needed supplies and equipment are on site and accounted for at the end of the workday • Assist in maintaining supply inventory of material • Assist in other areas as requested • Specific assignments are based on unit need and assigned by the supervisor which could include such things installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing electrical systems Competencies: • Organized, manages time effectively, and keeps tasks appropriately prioritized • Ability to work with, assist, lead, and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs forward to the desired outcome Work Setting: • Expectation of on-campus presence with attendance and punctuality • Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment • Assist with call-back situations as called upon • Employment at will • Full-time status • 12-month appointment • Non-exempt About SWOSU: With locations in Weatherford, Yukon, Sayre, and online degree programs, SWOSU is one of the leading regional universities in the country. See what makes SWOSU and Weatherford so great! Education and Experience Minimum Requirements: • Three years previous electricians' experience and/or training or acceptable equivalent experience • Current State of Oklahoma Electrical Contract's license • Knowledge and observance of local and state electrical codes • Good reading, writing, and basic math skills Preferred Qualifications: • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the President of SWOSU or their designee may find appropriate Anticipated Start Date 8/1/2024 Location Weatherford Employment Type Non-Exempt
See More Details >>p style="text-align:left"bJob Posting End Date/b/p08-30-2025p style="text-align:left"Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Summary /b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pBuilds, repairs and maintains electrical transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems, requiring use of precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards present when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories. 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External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment./p/lilipRequired License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver#39;s license./p/li/ulp/ppbOTHER MUST HAVES:/b/pp/pullipMust have the ability to climb and work at heights./p/lilipMust have the ability to communicate with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner. /p/lilipMust pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation. /p/lilipMust acquire with such time determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher line of progression or vacate the current job classifications. /p/lilipWork Hours / Travel Requirements: 40 hours per week with overtime and travel as required. /p/lilipMust be available for overtime callout including weekends and holidays. /p/li/ulp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bCompensation Data/b/pp style="text-align:left"bCompensation Grade:/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pU070-863p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bCompensation Range:/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/p$55.06-55.06 USDp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bHear about it first!/b Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don#39;t have an account, you can create one. /pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pIt is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. p style="text-align:left"bJob Posting End Date/b/p08-30-2025p style="text-align:left"Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Summary /b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pBuilds, repairs and maintains electrical transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems, requiring use of precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards present when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories. 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External candidates must have a minimum of 4 years line work experience and successful completion of the journeyman pre-assessment./p/lilipRequired License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:Must possess and maintain a valid CDL A state driver#39;s license./p/li/ulp/ppbOTHER MUST HAVES:/b/pp/pullipMust have the ability to climb and work at heights./p/lilipMust have the ability to communicate with employees, customers and the general public in a courteous and proper manner. /p/lilipMust pass the AEP Pre-Assessment Evaluation. /p/lilipMust acquire with such time determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the next higher line of progression or vacate the current job classifications. /p/lilipWork Hours / Travel Requirements: 40 hours per week with overtime and travel as required. /p/lilipMust be available for overtime callout including weekends and holidays. /p/li/ulp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bCompensation Data/b/pp style="text-align:left"bCompensation Grade:/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pU070-863p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bCompensation Range:/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/p$55.06-55.06 USDp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanThe Physical Demand Level for this job is: H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bHear about it first!/b Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don#39;t have an account, you can create one. /pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pIt is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Weatherford, OK, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining 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. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 128 electricians in Weatherford, with wages averaging around $380.50 per week for apprentices and up to $636.50 per week for experienced professionals. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
