Electrical Technician - Sewer Treatment

This is skilled, technical work responsible for installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation, control, communication, and/or electrical equipment in wastewater plants, lift stations, force mains, and/or wastewater effluent reuse facilities. Specific duties vary according to assigned location(s) and the skill level of the employee. Work is directed and reviewed by a supervisor.

Bargaining Unit: Employee Council

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm With after-hour and weekend standby duty

Posting may close at any time

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts electric motors, switches, wiring, fuses, and transformers.
• Uses electrical testing devices to diagnose and resolve problems in electrical systems and equipment.
• Installs, inspects, analyzes, maintains, and repairs various types of electrical equipment and electronic control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) components.
• Calibrates electronic meters and instruments.
• Perform required quality control and maintenance for on-line instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot communications and instrumentation problems.
• May work near high voltage electrical equipment.
• Advises in the development of specifications and drawings.
• Coordinates and inspects installations and repairs by contractors.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
• More complex work assignments will be required as employees attain higher skill levels.
• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed

• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and materials used in electrical, electronic, and related mechanical repair work. Knowledge in the use of electrical testing devices and considerable knowledge of National Electronic Code.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions
• Knowledge of the standard computer keyboard configurations and ability to access, interpret, and record information using a video display terminal and electronic keyboard
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Ability to legibly maintain written and electronic records
• Ability to use the tools and apparatus common to the electrical trade area
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, pull, and stretch on a daily basis as required to perform electrical repair work, possibly in confined areas such as a closet
• Ability to carry, set up, and climb a 20-foot extension ladder on a daily basis
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and/or work from lifts at heights up to 45 feet
• Ability to work in permitted and unpermitted confined spaces
• Ability to remove and carry an electric motor or similar equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push and/or pull a machine or hand truck with 20 pounds resistance while walking

• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with open grounds, exposure to chemicals and fluids used in water or wastewater treatment and in building/equipment maintenance, exposure to adverse weather conditions, equipment and machinery noise (with the use of earplugs).

• Ability to drive at night
• Ability to be available for after-hour emergencies including on-call duties

• Access to and use of a communication device, such as a radios or phone, capable of comminating by voice, text and e-mail.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public

• Ability to orally communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience or formal training in the maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic systems and equipment.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

• Graduation from an electrical or electronic trade school.
• Associate’s degree in electrical technology or Electronic Technology.
• Completion of a three (3) to five (5) year Electrician Apprentice program.
• Journeyman Electrician certificate.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.