Electrical Technician

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is inviting skilled electricians with industrial electrical experience to apply for the position of Electrical Technician. Join a knowledgeable and motivated team who take pride in doing quality work in preventive, predictive, and corrective electrical maintenance. Duties include maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical and electronic circuits, motors, controls, and equipment used in large water distribution systems and wastewater treatment facilities. Electrical Technicians typically spend a large portion of time working in the field on 480V-12kV equipment. There are currently positions available in the Water department, which reports to Oakland. Every employee adds value to the EBMUD team as they are committed to responsible stewardship of our resources. The employee standard is to act with integrity, treat others with respect, and value a teamwork culture while fulfilling EBMUD's mission to provide reliable, high-quality water and wastewater services at fair rates. Competitive candidates will share these values and also have industrial electrical experience in maintaining/repairing and/or installing switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, soft starters, UPSs, PLCs, electric motors, transformers, control panels, conduits, power distribution and lighting systems similar to those found at EBMUD facilities. The salary range is $11,310 per month increasing to $11,876, $12,470, and $13,094 after 12, 24, and 36 months, respectively. EBMUD also provides valuable retirement programs including a significant pension benefit reciprocal with CalPERS, as well as 401k/401a/457b plans. EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws. 1. A high school diploma or its equivalent. 2a. Recognized status as a journey level Electrician in general electrical installation and repair work OR 2b.16 months of experience comparable to EBMUD’s Electrical Worker III classification, including satisfactory completion of the appropriate courses and advanced on-the-job training as specified in EBMUD's Trades Training Program. 3. Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. 4. Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class, including sufficient agility to climb to a height of 65 feet, sufficient strength to lift and maneuver equipment and materials such as conduit or pipe up to a weight of 90 pounds with assistance, and sufficient color vision to differentiate cable color coding. Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and to work overtime in emergency situations. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/. 1. Submit a completed EBMUD application online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. 2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process. 3. All qualified applications will be competitively evaluated and those candidates who receive a passing score to be invited to an in-person written test tentatively scheduled for early June. The written test will cover electrical principles such as circuits, transformers, generators and motors, electrical practices such as wiring, maintenance, construction, PLCs, codes, tools, equipment, and safety. 4. Candidates who achieve a passing score on the written test will be invited to a hands-on shop test that covers equipment identification, installation, and troubleshooting. Candidates who pass the hands-on shop test will be invited to an interview panel that will cover blueprint reading, troubleshooting, maintenance and construction. The interview panel and hands-on shop test are tentatively scheduled for late June. 5. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months. 6. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months. 7. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment. As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

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