The Cherokee Metropolitan District, a Title 32 Special District, has an opening for the position of Control Systems Technician. The incumbent will work under the direction of the District Engineer and work as an important part of the District’s Operations Team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following; calibration of various control & monitoring instrumentation, loop checking instrument & control loops associated with various water and wastewater processes, troubleshooting multiple systems including hydraulic, mechanical, computer, software, electrical, motor, and electronic control systems, start-up of new/upgraded systems, and/or devices, maintenance and/or repair of computer, electrical, or electronic equipment/systems, and communicating with operations staff. The Control Systems Technician position is a full-time, salaried position, and is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Ability to interpret and read drawings, schematics, P&ID diagrams.
• CAD proficiency desirable.
• Ability to safely use various electronic test equipment.
• Understanding of electrical systems up to 750VAC and ability to work under the recommended safe work practices of NFPA 70E and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S.
• Strong aptitude for mathematics and troubleshooting.
• Use of basic hand and power tools.
• Basic understanding of water and wastewater system processes, motor control, and ladder logic programming.
• PLC and RTU programming.
• Ability to communicate clearly with other disciplines.
• Comfortable climbing structures such as water tanks and radio towers.

• Associate degree (2YR) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering Technology or related field is desirable but not required.
• Certification with the International Society of Automation as a Certified Control System Technician I, or ability to certify within two (2) years of employment is required.
• Basic/entry level OCPO certifications in Water Treatment and/or Wastewater Treatment are desirable but not required.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Control System or Automation Technician.

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Pass a pre-employment and/or random drug screening and background check.

• 100% Employee medical, dental and vision coverage (choice of medical plans after 30 days).
• 75% Spouse and Dependent medical, dental and vision coverage (choice of medical plans after 30 days).
• 457 deferred compensation retirement plan with 8% company contribution, no employee match required.
• 30-day vesting.
• 13 paid holidays (On-call duties may require work during holidays, with pay).
• Paid vacation and personal day (after 90 days).
• Paid sick leave (accrual begins upon start).
• Safety gear, including work boot allowance.
• Uniforms provided.
• Company vehicle for duty requirements.
• Cherokee promotes career development and provides opportunities to grow professionally through development of technical knowledge and skills delivering challenging projects.

• FLSA Status: Exempt.
• Supervisory Classification: Yes.
• Probationary Period: 90 days.