Electrician

Position Type

Skilled Trades/ Electrician

2/2/2026

City of Seguin

Job description to be refined from the provided details. The role involves electrical and mechanical work in installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment, with supervision over assigned staff and independent work within operating procedures.

• Oversees installation, maintenance and repair of lift station equipment
• Reviews construction design plans for electrical equipment to ensure that the design meets City standards, provides comments and suggests corrective action to solve design failures
• Trains and directs assigned lift station employees
• Oversees safe handling of tools, equipment and materials for those under his/her direction
• Mentors helpers in safety principles and actions
• Installs, alters, repairs, and maintains motors, generators, motor controllers, panel boxes, transformers and wiring systems
• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs all aspects of City electrical systems, pumps, motors, monitoring equipment, etc.
• Troubleshoots electrical systems to diagnose electrical problems and performs required repairs
• Installs, alters, repairs, and maintains special metering, control, tele-metering and recording equipment used in water and sewage treatment plants
• Makes estimates of required time and materials needed to complete assigned jobs
• May install electrical hook-ups for special events
• Responds to emergency calls for various types of electrical shut-downs and failures
• Installs and performs general repair and maintenance of lighting systems, fixtures, and equipment
• May assist City Engineer with plan reviews
• Troubleshoots electrical problems within a lift station to include wiring, controller, pumps, main disconnects, transfer switches, relays and any other electrical components associated with lift stations
• Performs minor repairs on lift stations according to manufacturers  specifications and departmental policies and procedures, e.g. replaces packing in pumps and valves, replaces bearings in motors and pumps, and replaces wiring
• Maintains various mechanical maintenance and repair records and logs
• May pull electrical work permit for jobs being performed
• Prepares and submits departmental forms and paperwork

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Knowledge of City, State and National electrical codes; the tools, materials, methods and procedures used in the electrical trade; maintenance of lift stations according to manufacturer s specifications; general methods of electric and mechanical repairs; control panels, programmable logic controllers and instrumentation; occupational hazards and safety standards of the electrical trade including working with high voltage; and mechanical principles of pumps, controllers, motor chain drives and lift stations.
  
  Knowledge of various municipal operations including Water, Wastewater Treatment, and/or Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection systems preferred
• Demonstrated Ability: perform skilled mechanical work independently; read and interpret basic maps, blueprints and schematics; utilize special electrical tools such as voltmeters, ammeters, insulation testing meters, and circuit testers; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Physical Ability:
  Lift and maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 92 lbs
• Other Abilities: work under general supervision; operate and maintain a variety of power and manual tools and equipment; operate standard office equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships; maintain Texas driver s license and good driving record; be able to report for emergency duty from residence within 30 minutes
• Hazards: may handle toxic and/or hazardous materials or work in areas where such materials may be stored
• Experience and Training: H.S. diploma/GED, plus two years  experience as a Journeyman Electrician. Experience in pump repairs and electrical maintenance/repair of related equipment preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training
• Licenses and Certifications:
  Journeyman Electrician s license (Master Electrician preferred) and Class C Texas driver s license. Must be able to obtain Collections Level I license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver s license with air brakes

For full job description click on the attachment

Starting Salary: $33.05/hour

Position Will Remain Open Until Filled

The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)

* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.

Educational and licensing requirements are as stated; please review the attachment for the complete full description.