Treatment Plant Electrician

Salary The salary for this position is $28.17 - $31.29 an hour, commensurate with experience. Job Summary This position maintains, upgrades, and troubleshoots plant electrical problems. Work involves performing maintenance, upgrades, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical components and equipment that pertain to the City’s water treatment processes, structures, and assets; repairing, maintaining, or replacing electrical switchgears (breakers, starters, transformers); maintaining, connecting, and disconnecting electrical motors; and inspecting electric instrumentation and performing minor repairs. This position determines the health life of critical equipment and instruments and provides solutions to pending or post electrical component failures. Essential Job Functions Maintains the electrical aspects of equipment critical to operations. Conducts preventative maintenance activities by inspecting motors, pumps, fans, and electrical distribution equipment regularly; cleaning and checking/tightening connections in electrical equipment; and using a thermal testing device. Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical malfunctions. Repairs, maintains, or replaces electrical switchgears (breakers, starters, transformers). Analyzes the mechanical and electrical condition of motors. Installs new electrical systems and devices. Pulls wires. Disconnects electricity as needed. Maintains, connects, and disconnects electrical motors. Maintains and repairs various electrical apparatus of structures. Makes additions, extensions, or alterations in electrical systems by installing wires; changing electrical design, plug lights, and switches; designing and installing. Performs other related job duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements to Perform Work Technical school education or associate degree in electrical field from an accredited school. Five (5) years of related work experience. OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job functions. Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Requires a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a city driver’s permit. Requires an NC Collection System Operators Grade I state certification (or obtaining level 1 certification within 18 months of hire) with progressive levels of certification each year thereafter. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of electrical circuit and electrical construction diagrams. Knowledge of electrical repair tools and devices. Skill in using electrical repair tools and devices. Ability to read electrical schematics. Ability to obtain a City driving authorization. Ability to follow safety directions. Ability to follow instructions. Physical Demands The work requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. It also requires balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work Environment The work is performed in environments where errors can lead to significant physical or mental consequences. It requires working in confined spaces, below ground including wet wells, at heights, under varied and adverse weather conditions, and responding to after‑hour alarms subject to emergency call‑back. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Charlotte