Electrician Journeyman; A264210-2 Wastewater Treatment

Employer

City of Laredo

Salary

$20.63 Hourly

Location

Laredo, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

A264210-2

Department

Utilities (41/42)

Division

Wastewater Treatment

Opening Date

01/29/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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REVISED 8/11/2026 Performs skilled electrician's work to provide a safe and reliable electrical environment in the plants and booster stations. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Inspects control panel, junction boxes, and mission control box to check for proper functionality.
• Troubleshoots systems; tests, locates problems, and repairs electrical circuits and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance in control panels; cleans junction boxes, checks voltage and amperage, and inspects fuses, relays, and wiring connections.
• Repairs and/or replaces equipment as needed.
• Maintains inventory of electrical supplies; prepares reports and maintains records.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of electrical code requirements related to electrical wiring and equipment.

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical trade.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to make routine estimates of time and materials.
• Ability to locate and adjust defects in electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls.
• Ability to work from drawings and specifications.
• Ability to comply with City policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Confined space

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Confined space

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Warehouse environment

• Outdoor environment
• Vehicles

• Outdoor environment
• Vehicles

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts

• Local travel
• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

• Local travel
• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• At least two (2) years of journeyman electrician level experience.

Foreign Education:

• Applicants who have completed education outside of the United States must submit a foreign credential evaluation completed by a professional credential evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services…