Water Utilities Electrician

This position will perform electrical diagnostics and repairs on all electrical components and lighting systems within the City of Tyler Water and Wastewater process facilities.
This position will require you to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, outside of normal operating hours.  It will also require you to respond to after-hours emergencies that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Work scheduled is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day.

1. Troubleshoots electrical and/or electronic apparatus, motors, controls, and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
2. Installs, repairs, and maintains various industrial and electrical equipment typically found in
3. water/wastewater industries, such as control circuits, lighting circuits, motors, switch gear for new,
4. temporary and existing construction and ensures equipment conforms to electrical and safety codes.
5. Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards.
6. Operate various water and/or wastewater treatment equipment as needed.
7. Operate and maintain assigned motor vehicles.
8. Follow established safety policies, procedures, and protocol.
9. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field.
10. Monitors and inspects work, installing, maintaining, and repairing of electrical equipment to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code, city ordinances, OSHA regulations and related standards.
11. Attend and participate in regularly scheduled operations, training, safety meetings/classes.
12. Prepare and maintain an inventory of spare parts needed to limit downtime of equipment included but not limited to fuses, starters, etc.
13. Maintain appropriate tools and required electrical troubleshooting equipment.
14. Review and provide technical comments and feedback on new utility projects during construction meetings and plan review as required.
15. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
16. Work independently in the absence of supervision, or as part of a team with other maintenance personnel, contractors etc.
17. Order equipment and ensure supplies and materials are available to complete repairs.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Communicate with customers and City staff in a professional and respectful manner.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

1. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
2. Skill in using computers and related software applications.
3. Skill in planning and organizing.
4. Knowledge of installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment and instruments.
5. Knowledge of Industrial Electrical processes (i.e. power distribution, motor controls,
6. lighting, etc.), Programmable Logic Controller and Variable Frequency Drive.
7. Knowledge of wire sizes, color codes, and proper methods used in making splices and connections.
8. Knowledge of the laws, theories, rules, and standards pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance.
9. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
10. Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Tyler Policies while driving a city vehicle.
11. Ability to read, interpret, and modify blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and drawing control circuits.
12. Ability to tap and splice cable.
13. Ability to learn City practices, policies, and procedures.
14. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the general public.
15. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
16. Ability to work in water/wastewater treatment plant environment; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and gasses; work with water and/or wastewater; irregular work hours; waste and infectious materials; potentially hazardous equipment, electrical hazards; fall hazards; work outside under adverse weather conditions.
17. Ability to able to stand, walk, climb, reach, balance and handle equipment 8-hours daily; lift and carry up to 50-pounds; stoop and bend 6-8-hours daily; push and pull up to 100-pounds; crouch, crawl, twist, turn, kneel, and sit up to 1-hr daily.

Education and Experience:  Must have a high school diploma or GED plus five (5) years of experience installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, motor controls, facility building equipment, and lighting systems in an industrial plant or water/wastewater plant setting.   Must possess a current State of Texas Apprentice Electrician’s License and a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License.It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran.  The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
 
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an associate degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree. 
 
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
 
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.  Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor’s release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.  No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle
 
This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.

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