Utility Technician

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

Utility Technician

Rochester Public Utilities

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together

Nature of Work

The Utility Technician is responsible for performing electrical installation, testing, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance of protective relaying and control systems and other utility apparatus in electrical substations and generation facilities. Duties also include, but are not limited to, testing and troubleshooting utility electrical equipment such as communication systems, transformers, circuit breakers, switch gear, switching devices, station power equipment, metering, SCADA equipment, and wiring;

and field operation of substation switching devices. Additionally, this position may provide electrical services for other RPU facilities or customer facilities as required.

Work Schedule - The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. This position requires 100% in-person work and you may be called to work outside of regular working hours based on the needs of the utility.

Pay - $51.67/hour with advancement to $60.79/hour after 18 months. These figures are based on the 2025 contract and will be updated when the 2026 contract is implemented.

Benefits
- This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details.

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by 12 May 2026 at 11:59 PM CST.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Please note that candidates may be required to complete a written, job-related assessment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.

* Conduct substation protection systems maintenance and equipment testing in compliance with NERC requirements.

* Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain and repair protective relaying equipment, control systems, communication systems, and substation monitoring devices.

* Compile and maintain test and maintenance records in various paper and computerized files and databases.

* Perform revisions and update record drawings.

* Recommend changes to procedures to ensure the reliability and security of substation equipment and protection systems.

* Perform or assist in construction, commissioning, testing, and maintaining utility systems and equipment

* Collaborate with Engineering in the preparation of commissioning, calibration, and testing procedures.

* Collaborate with Engineering and Lead Utility Technician to review project electrical diagrams, schematics, and controls logic.

* Collaborate with the SCADA Engineer in the construction, operations, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of SCADA system components, communications processors, automations controllers, telemetry communication equipment, and similar equipment. Investigate and correct communication problems between protective relaying systems or between the SCADA Master Station and the field RTU's, RTAC's, and PLCs.

* Inspect and perform initial operation of new protection and control systems and substation equipment; identify needs and recommend modifications of the job or systems when needed.

* Assist Engineering in the preparation of specifications, project cost estimates, and acceptable vendor lists.

* Perform inspections and maintenance of substations and utility equipment.

* Inspect the operating condition of substations and all associated equipment; act on or report any conditions that require maintenance, repair, or attention.

* Monitor, program, and maintain load management field equipment.

* Complete assigned scheduled maintenance work orders: prepare reports of work activity as may be required.

* Maintain and update digital files, drawings, and other records pertaining to the Utility's protective relays, SCADA communications systems, field equipment, and other electronic equipment.

* Perform technical projects relating to calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance on protective relaying and control systems.

* Identify equipment and material needs and requisition items as required.

* Repair, maintain, and support calibration requirements of RPU electronic test equipment.

* Perform or assist other electrical workers in construction, testing, electrical repair, or…