WWTP Electrical Maintenance Technician (Civil Service)

City of Sioux City•Sioux City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician. Under the general direction of the WWTP Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs skilled maintenance and repair of electrical power and service wiring, control panels, motors, and related electrical equipment. The role inspects and troubleshoots electrical systems, maintains motors and switchgear, interprets electrical blueprints and schematics, keeps accurate maintenance records, and assists plant maintenance mechanics as needed. The employee must reside within 30 miles of the City of Sioux City limits, including adjoining areas of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The position may require evening, weekend, and holiday work, and employees may be expected to perform duties outside their normal classification during a declared emergency. Employees excused from work for reasons other than illness may be required to report during a declared emergency. A valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED, plus one year of work experience with electrical, electromechanical, or instrumentation equipment; or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Reside within 30 miles of the City of Sioux City limits, including adjoining areas of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Knowledge of electrical theory related to installation and testing of electrical power, service, and equipment.
Knowledge of test equipment, tools, materials, and equipment used in power and service systems, as well as applicable City electrical policies, regulations, and practices.
Skill in using test equipment and diagnosing electrical problems.
Ability to use hand and power tools for installing and repairing electrical circuits and equipment.
Ability to prepare and interpret electrical diagrams and experience reading, modifying, and developing blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
Ability to operate computers and related peripheral equipment and direct or oversee others in their use of computer operations and related software.
Knowledge of standard practices, principles, methods, materials, and tools used in electrical, solid-state electronic, and pneumatic instrument trades.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and electrical trade hazards and safety precautions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow instructions, read schematics and English text, and compare words and number sequences.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, and regulatory personnel.
Physical ability to handle, feel, reach, smell, grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects; perform repeated or sustained muscular activity; bend, stretch, twist, and reach; and see details at close range and at a distance.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel in weather extremes and visit locations within the metro area.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a trade school with an electrical, electromechanical, or instrumentation diploma.
Current State of Iowa Class A journeyman electrician's license or State of Iowa Class A master electrician's license.

Responsibilities

Inspect wiring and appliances for safe condition and need for replacement, using electrical test equipment to assess electrical operating equipment.
Maintain and replace motors and switchgear.
Maintain electrical circuits and equipment for automatic air-conditioning and heating equipment.
Install and maintain air compressors and other plant-related equipment.
Consult electrical blueprints, manuals, and files.
Recommend safe revisions to preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
Maintain accurate records of work and maintenance activities.
Assist plant maintenance mechanics as needed.
Provide courteous and prompt attention to citizen service requests to maintain good public relations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and working hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays when required.
Temporarily perform duties outside the normal classification during a declared emergency, and report to work during such an emergency when required.