Electrician (Water Services)

Salary : $56,305.60 - $84,489.60 Annually
Location : Westover, AL
Job Type: Full Time Classified
Job Number: 2025-00102
Department: Water Services
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
Closing Date: 5/25/2026 4:30 PM Central


Job Summary


Work in performed in the Water Services Department and involves maintenance, diagnostics and required repairs on electrical systems at the water treatment plants, booster stations, and Remote Telemetry Sites (tanks and meter vaults) with minimal supervision. This position is requited to respond to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed. In addition, assist with other electrical and non-electrical work with the County as needed and as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, diagnostics and required repairs on electrical systems at the water treatment plants, booster stations, and Remote Telemetry Sites (tanks and meter vaults.) Voltages on electrical systems range from 12VDC to 480 VAC at all locations and 4160 VAC switch gear, transformers and motors located at the treatment plant. Motor horsepower ranges from ½ hp to 800 hp motors.
• Order replacement parts and equipment as needed.
• Performs record keeping and maintains files on work performed and schedule for maintenance and repairs.
• Installs electrical conduit, wire systems, motor components and related electrical devices.
• Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Provide maintenance, diagnostics and required repairs on the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system at treatment plants, booster stations, tanks, and meter vaults.
• Responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed.
• Will work independently with minimal supervision.
• Operates general maintenance equipment required to perform other maintenance functions.
• Attends required training and reads documents to stay up to date with changes in electrical field and codes.
• Assists with other electrical and non-electrical work with the County as needed.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma
• A Electrical Contractor or Journeyman Electrician licensed with the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board and a minimum of 4 years experience in industrial/utility construction and/or maintenance.
• Valid Driver's License.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• None

Physical Demands & Work Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to weather extremes, asbestos, chemical substances, dust, fumes, noise, humidity, odors and the possibility of physical danger while working inside the county jail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is heavy in nature and consists of standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of up to 100 lbs., bending, walking, using hands and fingers to operate tools. Must have good vision to read and make necessary repairs.

Conditions of Job Offer and Employment

WRITTEN AND PERFORMANCE EXAMINATIONS
No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

BACKGROUND CHECK
As part of the pre-employment procedure, former supervisors, employers, police and FBI files, plus references provided by the candidates shall be checked as a precaution against obtaining undesirable employees. Reference and background checks may or may not be completed prior to an offer of employment, and the information shall be handled as privileged information available to appointing authorities in considering applicants.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION
As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING
Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Part-time, Temporary, Season and Intern positions are not eligible to participate in the the Shelby County Benefit Program.
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It is important that all applicants read the following very carefully before completing the Online Application and responding to the Supplemental Questions to avoid possible adverse action. Applicants misrepresenting information or falsifying information on this Application in any way will result in disqualification, being barred from applying for jobs in the future and if hired or a current employee you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment. In the questions that follow, applicants are asked to provide information about work history, this information may include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you performed. The information and answers provided must be true and must be substantiated and verifiable in the Employment History section of this Application. A reference and background investigation will be performed and any information that is false or that you misrepresent will result in the disqualification of this Application and the revocation of any pending job offer. Also, submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history and education sections of the Application or failure to provide all of the information requested in the Education, Employment History or Supplemental Questions will result in disqualification of this Application. Be thorough and honest when completing the Application and in answering the Supplemental Questions. A thorough background investigation is conducted on all new hires with an offer pending and before a final hiring decision is made. If any information is found to be misrepresenting, fraudulent or omitted for the purpose of concealing unfavorable information, any pending offer of employment will be withdrawn and the applicant will be disqualified and barred from applying with Shelby County in the future. CURRENT EMPLOYEES PROMOTING OR TRANSFERRING FROM A NON-DOT POSITION TO A DOT POSITION : If you are a current Shelby County employee serving in a classified service position which is a non-DOT position and you are selected for promotion to a position that requires a CDL you will be subject to the rules and regulations governing DOT physicals and drug screens. You will be required to submit to a DOT physical and drug screen prior to being granted the promotion. Should you fail the physical, you will remain in your current non-DOT position, unless the physical indicates that you are not fit for your current position. A determination will be made concerning your eligibility to continue employment with Shelby County based on the results of the physical exam. Also, you will be required to submit to a DOT drug screen. If you should fail the drug screen you will be in violation of the Shelby County Drug and Alcohol policy and you will be subject to immediate dismissal.If you are completing this application for someone other than yourself, make sure the applicant is available to review and electronically sign the document before submission. Failure to do so will not change the disqualification rules as stated above.Please check below to indicate that you have read and understand the requirements of completing the Application.

• I have read the instructions and disqualification/barred from applying rules above and understand that my application can disqualified and any offer can be withdrawn or my employment can terminated if I don't comply and answer the questions on this application correctly and truthfully.

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Do you currently occupy a classified service position with Shelby County, Alabama?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the job title of the classified service position that you currently occupy.
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Only respond to this question if you currently work for Shelby County Commission in a classified service position and answered yes to Question 2. As a current Shelby County Classified Service employee, if an offer of this position would result in a promotion, you understand that you must serve a 30-day promotional probationary period. During this 30-day period you may be demoted for unsatisfactory service and returned to the position held prior to the promotion. If promoted while serving a new hire probationary period you shall serve out the remainder of your six month probationary period, but in no event shall you serve less than a 30-day probationary period for the promotion. The probationary period lasting the longest will supersede. Employees within their 12 month New Hire Probationary Period are subject to dismissal without any rights of appeal to the board and shall be recognized as employed-at-will during said 12 month probationary period. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below. )

• Yes
• No

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Please check the box that represents the highest level of education achieved to date.

• No diploma or degree
• Occupational Diploma
• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or G.E.D equivalent through a state certified or accredited program
• Some College or Technical Training
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university

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From what school, institution or college did you receive your highest level of education?
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If you selected an education level higher than high school, please specify your degree or field of study.
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Although the salary range for this position tops out at $40.62 per hour, a new employee will not be hired at a rate higher than $31.00 per hour without Personnel Board approval. If offered, are you willing to work at a pay rate in the $27.07 - $31.00 per hour range?

• Yes
• No

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Please check the box that best represents your experience working in industrial/utility construction and/or maintenance.

• none
• less than one year
• more than one year, but less than two years
• more than two years, but less than three years
• more than three years, but less than four years
• more than four years, but less than five years
• more than five years

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Do you possess a valid Drivers' License? Valid means your driver's license is not currently suspended or revoked.

• Yes
• No

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Are you a Certified Journeyman Electrician with the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board?

• Yes
• No

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Please list any special skills, qualifications, training or certifications you have which would help you contribute to the success of the department.
Required Question