CITY OF STAUNTON

Utility Electrical Technician/Utility SCADA Technician

The City of Staunton’s Public Works Department is seeking applicants for Utility Electrical Technician/Utility SCADA Technician to join its Utilities Division. Position performs responsible skilled technical work on Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for an 8 MGD water treatment plant and numerous water and sanitary sewer pump stations, tanks, meters, pressure reducing valve stations, and related facilities. Position schedules, organizes, documents, and performs routine and emergency installation, maintenance, and repair of utility electrical instrumentation and electronic controls for the Utilities Division of Public Works. Position assists with utility field crews when necessary and performs a variety of related duties as directed by the Utility Technical Services Supervisor, Utility Operations Engineer, Superintendent, or Director.

Position requires thorough knowledge, skills, and abilities of various requirements, standards, and practices including, but not limited to, the following:

• Thorough knowledge of electrical components of SCADA systems;
• Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic circuitry, controls, components, and motors;
• Thorough knowledge of basic electrical codes and practices including NEC;
• Thorough knowledge of computer hardware/software applications for SCADA;
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, health and environmental laws;
• Extensive skill to perform basic electrical services on equipment;
• Extensive skill in the use of hand tools and precision instruments;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to read and interpret maps, plans, drawings, sketches, and engineering data;
• Ability to use computer for communication and recordkeeping including GIS databases;
• Ability to solve routine, unique, and complex problems;
• Ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to provide and maintain professional, positive, and effective working relationship with customers, citizens, contractors, consultants, co-workers, and City staff and;
• Ability to perform manual labor.

Position requires a valid Virginia driver’s license, good driving record in accordance with City standards, and possession of CDL Class B license with tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain a CDL Class B within 6 months of hire. Position requires ability to work irregular schedules on an as-needed basis including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays. Position is subject to on-call/call back for emergencies and on-call crew assignments. Position is subject to pre-employment physical, drug testing, driving record review, and criminal background review. Position is subject to annual driving record review and random drug and alcohol testing. Position requires reliable attendance and a home or personal telephone.

Hourly rate: $22.59 to $26.00 DOQ/E ( ) excellent benefits. This position is open until filled.

The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.