JOB 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 **
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts electric motors, switches, wiring, fuses, and transformers.
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Uses electrical testing devices to diagnose and resolve problems in electrical systems and equipment.
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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.
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Calibrates electronic meters and instruments.
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Perform required quality control and maintenance for on-line instrumentation.
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Troubleshoot communications and instrumentation problems.
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May work near high voltage electrical equipment.
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Advises in the development of specifications and drawings.
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Coordinates and inspects installations and repairs by contractors.
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Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
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More complex work assignments will be required as employees attain higher skill levels.
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The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
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The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Required Experience and Training
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.
Preferred Experience and Training
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.
