Electrician

Salary : $93,996.00 Annually
Location : Fresno
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26ES0009
Department: Multiple City of Fresno Departments
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 07A


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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.
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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
AND
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 tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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
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.
01


Have you completed a recognized four-year electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent?

• Yes and I will be attaching the documentation for verification with this application.
• No and I understand that this is required if I possess less than six (6) years of relevant experience.

02


How many years of experience do you have as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing trouble shooting and a wide variety of electrical/electronic repairs and installation work?

• No experience
• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years or more

03


Do you possess a valid California Driver's License? Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

• Yes, and I understand it must be maintained for the entire term of employment in this class.
• No, and I understand it is required at time of appointment.

04


Depending upon assignment, a valid California Commercial Class B Driver's License without airbrake restriction may be required within 6 months of appointment and must be maintained for the entire term of employment in this class.

• I understand.

05


Depending upon assignment, a valid Electrician's Certificate of Competency issued by the City of Fresno Board of Electrical Examiners at time of appointment may be required. Do you have this certificate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question