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Form of workUnder supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled routine electrical/instrumentation and electro-mechanical equipment including industrial electrical distribution systems, water pumps, and telemetry systems.
Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Installs, maintains, repairs, and modifies office and shop electrical systems at City facilities, water treatment plants, storage facilities, pumping plants, and remote well sites;
- Installs and maintains electrical circuits, relays, switch gear, wiring, electronic alarms, process control equipment, and Instrumentation equipment used in the operation of a modern municipal utilities system;
- Troubleshoots, repairs, programs, calibrates, tests, and monitors equipment used in water treatment plants and systems, including SCADA and radio equipment, and electrical power generating equipment;
- Tests and repairs reservoir cathodic protection systems and automated control devices;
- Tests, maintains, and repairs metering and recording instrumentation, control apparatus, data logging, display equipment, communication and telemetry systems;
- Orders parts, materials, and supplies required for Electrical and other repairs;
- Reads and interprets manuals, blueprints, maps, wiring diagrams and schematics;
- Maintains records and reports of work performed and update drawings, maps, schematics and blueprints to reflect changes to systems;
- Informs supervisor and co-workers of present and potential problems and hazards;
- Assists with the training of personnel, as requested; and
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Three years of journey man level experience in electrical repair and maintenance working in the water/wastewater industry;
- Experience in a conventional water treatment plant or similar facility is preferred.
- College level coursework in water technology, electronics technology, computer science, information technology or related field. For coursework complete outside of the US an official equivalent is required.
- Completion of apprenticeship program is desirable.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid class California drivers license at the time of appointment.
- Water Treatment Operator T2 or Water Distribution Operator D2 Certification from the State Water Resources Board within 9 months of employment.
- Electrical Specialty License (C-10) or CWEA EIT certification is desirable.
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
- Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb, and lift up to 100 pounds;
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms;
- Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately;
- Exposure to outdoors, heat, noise, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
- Ability to wear personal protection equipment; ability to walk on uneven surfaces; must be available for stand by and call-out duty.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".
Proof of education such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
The following documents are required for this position:1. Unofficial transcripts from an accredited college or university verifying completion of college level coursework in water technology, electronics technology, computer science, information technology or related field.
An applicant with college level coursework obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org
