Water Mechanical/Electrical Specialist

Widefield Water And Sanitation District • Colorado Springs, CO

395d • $74,506 - $102,710

About The Position

The Water Mechanical/Electrical Specialist at Widefield Water & Sanitation District is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical components in water and wastewater systems. This role requires a blend of electrical and mechanical expertise, focusing on ensuring the operational efficiency of various equipment and systems used in the district's water management processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of four years of experience in the electrical industry with supplementary experience in the mechanical field, focusing on pumps, motors, and electrical control systems.
• Training in PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, equipment manuals, and operating instructions.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete formal courses on VFDs, PLCs, and Instrumentation within one year of employment.
• Familiarity with using a voltmeter, amperage meter, winch, hoist, and other relevant tools for electrical and mechanical work.
• Completion of Lock Out/Tag Out and electrical safety training is required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Engages in the installation, removal, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical components such as pumps, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), relays, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, and other equipment used in water and wastewater systems.
• Maintains and repairs electrical control equipment, lighting, telemetry systems, and mechanical components at treatment plants, lift stations, well sites, and throughout the water system.
• Participates in preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and facilities, including structural repairs and conduit piping.
• Repairs, installs, and removes lighting fixtures, including ballasts and components.
• Performs troubleshooting on both mechanical and electrical issues in various equipment, providing reports on equipment conditions and recommending repairs, replacements, or improvements.
• Completes and maintains necessary documentation such as work orders, reporting major problems and ensuring stock levels of required tools and equipment.
• May require overtime, holidays, and weekends, and is subject to emergency response when needed.

Benefits

• Employee and Family medical coverage (HDHP 100% premium paid plus HSA contributions) OR Employee and Family medical coverage (PPO 80% premium paid)
• 100% premium paid - Employee and family dental and vision coverage
• Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Long Term and Short-Term Disability insurance
• 401(a) Retirement pension after 90 days (5% employer match; fully vested after 12 mo. of contributions)
• 457 Plan Before & After-Tax Options after 90 days (3% match of employee contribution; fully vested after 12 months of contributions)
• 11 paid holidays (On-call duties may require work during holidays with pay)
• 5 Additional Personal Holidays (after 6 months)
• Paid Vacation and Sick (begin accrual upon start)
• Safety gear, including annual work boot allowance
• Uniforms provided
• Company vehicle for duty requirements
• Career development, paid training, and professional certification costs
• On-Call Duty Pay
• Increase of 5% for each higher level of certification obtained
• An incentive of a $.50 per hour raise is given for each additional license obtained
• Merit Increases of up to 5%
• Eligibility for a signing bonus of up to $5000.

What This Job Offers

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