Electrician

Operates and maintains the City’s water and wastewater utility systems, including plant equipment, lift stations, and electrical components. This role requires technical expertise in safety procedures and system service to ensure efficient operations. Candidates must participate in an "on‑call" rotation, respond to after‑hours emergencies, and comply with DOT random drug and alcohol testing requirements.

• Work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (subject to change).
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, tests and maintains emergency generators, power distribution systems and various electrical systems, components and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Identifies defective equipment and repairs or replaces equipment.
• Inspects repairs and maintains electronic devices.
• Responds to emergency service calls for electrical services or repairs.
• Assists other trades workers in troubleshooting facility problems.
• Determines the need for electrical system parts and supplies; orders and maintains adequate stock levels.
• Performs work in accordance with local and national electrical codes and regulations.
• Cleans, maintains tools and equipment; loads and unloads trucks.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in the intended environment.
• Determines the cost and type of materials needed for electrical projects.
• Performs on‑call duties by responding to water or wastewater facilities/equipment failures 24/7; repairs issues at night or during storm events where electrical and mechanical failure can occur.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience or on‑the‑job training as an Apprentice Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Electrician.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License or equivalent from any U.S. state (approximately 75% of time driving a company vehicle).
• Journeyman Electrician License through TDLR or equivalent.
• Must have a basic first aid certificate or obtain one within 6 months of hire date, and must maintain appropriate licenses and certificates.

• TCEQ Class “I” Collection License and/or a TCEQ “D” Water License.
• Five or more years of related work experience or on‑the‑job training as an Apprentice Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Electrician.
• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the general public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e., early‑mornings, afternoons, evenings, and late‑night shifts, weekends).
• Must be able to wear city‑provided uniform and city‑issued personal protective equipment, steel‑toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.
• Workers must be in compliance with safety procedures and usage of safety equipment.
• Workers must be able to follow safety procedures and usage of safety equipment to ensure personal, public, and personnel safety.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment, tools, and vehicles safely.
• Possess basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, heavy (vehicular) construction equipment, pumps, and equipment used in and around water and wastewater systems; familiarity with hand and power tools commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, structures, and buildings.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle and feel items, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.