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About the Role

Skilled professionals responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of various electrical equipment, including generators, motors, fire alarm systems, toll equipment, traffic signals, control boxes, and automatic electrical systems. This role involves working with schematic drawings, blueprints, splicing cables, and installing electrical wiring. Opportunities are available within the rail transit division (PATH) and Port Authority across NY/NJ.

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

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Three years journey-level commercial electrician work experience
• Valid driver's license
• Possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the Air Brakes endorsement or higher, or obtain a permit before the first day and a CDL within three months of employment
• Port Authority or PATH employees are not eligible to apply to this posting and must apply internally

Skills

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and install motors, lighting systems, controllers, cables, and conduit
• Working with high voltage electrical systems
• Knowledge of state and local electrical codes
• Electrical Theory
• Electrical Codes
• Safety, Motors and Controls
• Electrical Equipment
• Troubleshooting and Repair
• Trade Mathematics
• Working at Heights
• Motor and Motor Controls
• Alarm Panel Wiring
• Installation of a 3-way/4-way Lighting Circuit
• EMT Bending

Location

• NY/NJ

Work Type

• 40-hour week
• May include nights, holidays, and responding to emergencies during off hours

Experience Level

• Three years journey-level commercial electrician work experience

Education Level

• High School diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• Port Authority Starting Salary: $80,204 yearly/ $38.56 hourly, with annual step increases up to $115,778
• PATH Starting Salary: $84,489 yearly/ $40.62 hourly, with annual step increases

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package
• Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement

About the Company

• The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week operation.

Equal Opportunity

• The Port Authority of NY & NJ is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• We 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 experience doesn't align perfectly with all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.