Electrician

Electrician Job Description

City of Thibodaux is accepting online applications for the full-time classified position of ELECTRICIAN.  Online application will be accepted by the Civil Service Office, 112 St. Mary, Thibodaux, LA, no later than 12 o’clock noon, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Applications received after this time will not be considered. 

Click on job description above to see full details and requirements for the Electrician position.  The qualified applicant will be considered in a selectable position based on being able to acquire a City of Thibodaux Electrical License; have at least 2 years of previous electrical working experience; and on the basis which shall consider 40% training/experience and 60% oral examination. The oral examination (interview) will be announced at a later date. If you qualify for employment as an electrician, you will be notified by email of the date, time and location of your oral exam (interview). Please monitor your email for further information.

This position is in Grade 618 of the pay plan.  The minimum pay is $21.54 per hour.

Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.  Education:  Level of knowledge is high school diploma or equivalency.  Experience:  Over one year up to and including three years.  Valid operator’s license.  Must successfully pass the City of Thibodaux Electrical Licensing Exam prior to the employee completing his/her six (6) month working test period.  Must pass the required Civil Service exam and be in a selectable position.

Job Mission: The purpose of this position is to install and maintain electrical systems.  This is accomplished by troubleshooting; purchasing materials; servicing and repairing; reading diagrams and information for equipment; and operating machinery.  Other duties include managing employees; purchasing techniques, electrical, and mechanical systems; operating light equipment; designing electrical systems; estimating costs; evaluating contractors; supervising outsourced construction; inspecting and taking inventory; and holding responsibility for the operation and maintenance of emergency electrical systems.