Wastewater Treatment Electrician (Electrical & Instrumentation Technician) (LA-070-26E), Whittier

Wastewater Treatment Electrician (Electrical and Instrumentation Technician)

The Sanitation Districts clean the wastewater of over 5 million people and turn it into resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Through the operation of 11 wastewater treatment facilities, approximately 510 million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater are treated at these facilities and 165 MGD are available for reuse. The San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) currently provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment for a design capacity of 100 million gallons of wastewater per day (MGD) and serves a large residential population of approximately 1,000,000 people. We are now recruiting for skilled Wastewater Treatment Electricians (Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians) at our San Jose Creek WRP located in Whittier, California. This is a unique opportunity to work on primary/secondary/tertiary treatment, solids processing, UV disinfection, and advanced water treatment all at one facility.

The essential functions of this position are to perform progressively more skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, computer process control, and electrical equipment and systems. This position operates on a 9/80 work schedule of Monday through Thursday (6:30am-4:00pm) and the working Friday (6:30am3:00pm). Regular Days Off (RDO) are alternating Fridays. Occasional after-hours work, overtime, and weekend call-backs may be required and will be compensated accordingly. This role presents an excellent career opportunity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Employees receive ongoing technical training, as well as communication and leadership development to support internal career advancement. Additional benefit information is available on the Benefits tab.

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of a Supervisor of Electrical and Instrumentation Repair, incumbents assemble, install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair and/or replace electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; operate, maintain, calibrate and repair pneumatic and electronic testing and measuring instruments; maintain records and prepare reports on maintenance and repair work, calibration readings and related data; order parts, supplies and equipment; instruct lower level classes in the series; read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; perform math calculations related to the trades; drive to and perform inspections on new construction; maintain shop area; and perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates must possess a valid California Class C driver license AND four years of Electrical & Instrumentation Technician experience performing progressively responsible installation, maintenance and repair work on instrumentation, computer process control and electrical equipment and systems. Twelve units of college course work or completion of one year of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience -OR- Completion of a two-year degree or certification program in instrumentation, electronics or electrical technology, or a closely related field for two years of the required experience.

Examples Of Assessment Criteria

The competitive selection process may cover: Knowledge of: Theories, principles, practices, tools, math formulas and safety considerations used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; plant operational systems. Ability to: Utilize specialized tools, math formulas and equipment of the trade; independently troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; maintain records and prepare reports; independently perform difficult assignments; instruct lower-level apprentices in trade techniques.

Additional Information

Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met. The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50% and/or an interview weighted at 50%. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.

Where To Apply: Please apply online at within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add View email address on click.appcast.io to your contact list. Note: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test. To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Luz Avila at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and individuals from historically marginalized communities to apply.