Electrical Technician - Sewer Treatment

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13618656

**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

**Distinguishing Features of Work**

This is skilled, technical work responsible for installation, operation,

maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation, control,

communication, and/or electrical equipment in wastewater plants, lift

stations, force mains, and/or wastewater effluent reuse facilities.

Specific duties vary according to assigned location(s) and the skill

level of the employee. Work is directed and reviewed by a supervisor.

• \*\*Posting may close at any time\*\***
  
  

**Examples of Work Performed**

• Installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts electric motors, switches,
  
  

wiring, fuses, and transformers.

• Uses electrical testing devices to diagnose and resolve problems in
  
  

electrical systems and equipment.

• Installs, inspects, analyzes, maintains, and repairs various types
  
  

of electrical equipment and electronic control systems, including

programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and

Data Acquisition (SCADA) components.

• Calibrates electronic meters and instruments.
• Perform required quality control and maintenance for on-line
  
  

instrumentation.

• Troubleshoot communications and instrumentation problems.
• May work near high voltage electrical equipment.
• Advises in the development of specifications and drawings.
• Coordinates and inspects installations and repairs by contractors.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a
  
  

vehicle.

• More complex work assignments will be required as employees attain
  
  

higher skill levels.

• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional
  
  

responsibilities as needed

**Requirements of Work**

• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and materials used in electrical,
  
  

electronic, and related mechanical repair work. Knowledge in the use

of electrical testing devices and considerable knowledge of National

Electronic Code.

• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety
  
  

precautions

• Knowledge of the standard computer keyboard configurations and
  
  

ability to access, interpret, and record information using a video

display terminal and electronic keyboard

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and
  
  

specifications

• Ability to legibly maintain written and electronic records
• Ability to use the tools and apparatus common to the electrical
  
  

trade area

• Ability to bend, twist, turn, pull, and stretch on a daily basis as
  
  

required to perform electrical repair work, possibly in confined

areas such as a closet

• Ability to carry, set up, and climb a 20-foot extension ladder on a
  
  

daily basis

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and/or work from lifts at
  
  

heights up to 45 feet

• Ability to work in permitted and unpermitted confined spaces
• Ability to remove and carry an electric motor or similar equipment
  
  

weighing up to 50 pounds

• Ability to push and/or pull a machine or hand truck with 20 pounds
  
  

resistance while walking

• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances
  
  

associated with open grounds, exposure to chemicals and fluids used

in water or wastewater treatment and in building/equipment

maintenance, exposure to adverse weather conditions, equipment and

machinery noise (with the use of earplugs).

• Ability to drive at night
• Ability to be available for after-hour emergencies including on-call
  
  

duties

• Access to and use of a communication device, such as a radios or
  
  

phone, capable of comminating by voice, text and e-mail.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relatio ships with
  
  

associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public

• Ability to orally communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver\'s license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
  
  

of other individuals in the workplace.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment

physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory

evaluation of the results of a criminal records check.

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