Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Job Type Job Type Full Time Posting Type Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Department Department PUBLIC UTILITIES Division Division PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP Requisition Number Requisition Number 2026427 Number of hours worked per week Number of hours worked per week 40+ Work Schedule Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Mandatory on-call and unscheduled overtime may be required) Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Work Site Location Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade Pay Grade GE10 Pay Basis Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary Starting Range: $53,166 – $79,085 (Salary depends on qualifications and experience.) This position qualifies for a $3,000 sign on bonus. Job Description Ready to take your technical career to the next level? Bring your expertise to Chesapeake Public Utilities — and earn a $3,000 hiring bonus! If you thrive on solving complex technical problems, enjoy troubleshooting sophisticated equipment, and want your work to make a difference, Chesapeake Public Utilities wants to hear from you! We’re looking for an experienced Utility Electronics Technician II to help maintain the electronic, instrumentation, and control systems that keep Chesapeake’s sanitary sewer pump stations operating safely and reliably around the clock. In this role, you’ll put your technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills to work on critical infrastructure that protects public health, the environment, and our community. As a Utility Electronics Technician II, you will: Install, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, instrumentation, and control systems at sanitary sewer pump stations. Diagnose and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), telemetry and alarm systems, level and pressure instrumentation, motor control circuits, generator controls, automatic transfer switches, data loggers, and related equipment. Troubleshoot system and equipment failures, identify solutions, and recommend modifications or operational improvements to enhance reliability and performance. Design, modify, fabricate, and install instrumentation and control systems and interpret technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder logic. Perform preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration to identify problems before they disrupt critical pump station operations. Use specialized electronic, electrical, and instrumentation testing and diagnostic equipment to evaluate equipment performance and troubleshoot problems. Assist with technical specifications, cost estimates, resource needs, and procurement of replacement parts, supplies, and equipment. Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, testing, and calibration records and help ensure critical replacement parts and equipment are available when needed. Provide technical guidance and assistance to other staff and help ensure equipment and work meet applicable codes, standards, and guidelines. Travel to sanitary sewer pump stations throughout Chesapeake to perform scheduled and emergency work. This is a hands‑on technical career where every day brings a new challenge . You’ll work independently and as part of an experienced team on a wide range of electronics, instrumentation, controls, automation, telemetry, and supporting systems while helping keep essential infrastructure operating 24/7. If you have training and experience in electronics, instrumentation and controls, industrial automation, PLCs, electronic maintenance, or a closely related technical field and are ready to put that experience to work, we want to hear from you! Bring your expertise. Solve the challenge. Make an impact. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks. Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in electronics or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of two years of full‑time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short‑term department needs and/or City‑wide emergencies. Preferred Qualifications Experience with electronic, instrumentation, automation, or control systems in a water/wastewater, industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment. Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, VFDs, telemetry systems, instrumentation, motor controls, or related industrial control equipment. Experience providing technical guidance or support to other staff is a plus. Job Open Date Job Open Date 09/15/2026 Job Close Date Job Close Date 09/29/2026 Open Continuous No ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs. Standing Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Carrying Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Reaching Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Balancing Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Assigned service vehicle; electronic, electrical, and instrumentation testing and diagnostic equipment; computers and programming/interface equipment; hand and power tools; and other tools and equipment used in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electronic, instrumentation, and control systems. Standard office equipment. Protective Equipment Required Hard hat, high-visibility safety vest, safety glasses or goggles, safety gloves, safety-toe shoes or boots, hearing protection, face shield, rain gear, arc-rated clothing and other electrical protective equipment when required, and other task‑specific personal protective equipment. Health and Safety D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never Mechanical Hazards Mechanical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Chemical Hazards Chemical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Electrical Hazards Electrical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week Fire Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Explosives Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases Communicable Diseases M = Several Times Per Month Physical Danger or Abuse Physical Danger or Abuse M = Several Times Per Month Other Other W = Several Times Per Week If Other, Description If Other, Description Required to enter permit required confined spaces. D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never Dirt and Dust Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration Noise and Vibration W = Several Times Per Week Fumes and Odors Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week Wetness/Humidity Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting Darkness or Poor Lighting M = Several Times Per Month Primary Work Location Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs. Time Pressures Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) Utility Electronics Technician I and III Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references. Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details. Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr