Electrician / Instrument Technician

City of Lathrop • Lathrop, CA

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About The Position

The City of Lathrop Public Works Department is hiring an Electrician / Instrument Technician for a regular, full-time position with benefits. The position follows a 4/10 work schedule and reports to the Utility Operations Superintendent or higher-level Public Works staff. The ideal candidate has an industrial electrical background, including experience maintaining medium-voltage equipment, motor controls, and troubleshooting electrical systems. They work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and can read and interpret wiring and ladder diagrams, single-line drawings, and electrical detail drawings. VFD and PLC installation and maintenance experience is preferred.

The position performs skilled electrical work involving inspection, repair, alteration, construction, installation, and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems, wiring, instruments, and equipment at wastewater, storm water, and well water facilities. It also involves maintaining and testing a range of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electromechanical, and electronic instruments, troubleshooting electrical malfunctions, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, codes, safety guidelines, and procedures.

The position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the position.
• Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program and two years of journey-level experience in the electrician trade.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and ladder diagram formats, single-line drawings, and electrical detail drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial electrical background, including experience with medium-voltage equipment maintenance, motor controls, and troubleshooting.
• Experience installing and maintaining VFDs and PLCs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, alter, construct, install, and maintain electrical and electronic systems, wiring, instruments, and equipment at wastewater, storm water, and well water facilities.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems, motors, controls, and wiring.
• Install, maintain, repair, calibrate, and test pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electromechanical, and electronic recording, indicating, controlling, analyzing, and metering instruments.
• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions, trace wiring, perform diagnostic tests on system components, and replace defective wires and parts, including switches, receptacles, and fuses.
• Ensure compliance with City policies and building, health, and safety codes applicable to the electrical trade.
• Ensure activities comply with established safety guidelines and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED