Electrician

Salary: $29.41 Hourly
Location : Utilities Operations, 4350 41st Street, Vero Beach, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02236
Department: Utilities
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description


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Electrician

Performs skilled electrical work installing, maintaining, and repairing electric wiring and related apparatus and equipment in the water production and wastewater treatment plants. Works in conjunction with the Chief Plant Operator and Plant Operators to ensure the continued operational success of the plants. This is a skilled, journeyman position, working under the general direction of the Water/Wastewater Superintendent.

Essential Job Duties

• Reviews blueprints and schematics for new and existing electrical and electronic equipment
• Issues and completes work orders in the SEMS work order system.
• Works with outside contractors when necessary to ensure equipment is operating properly.
• Completes installation, diagnostic, and moderate programming work of variable frequency drives to ensure electrical components maintain operation.
• Completes moderate troubleshooting and repair work in programmable logic controllers often in conjunction with the SCADA Coordinator.
• Often works in conjunction with the Instrumentation Technician to install or troubleshoot components of the instrumentation system.
• Accurately maintains maintenance reports to ensure asset management system integrity.
• May participate in the water/wastewater maintenance division on-call rotation for response to after-hours callbacks.
• Works in conjunction with the SCADA Coordinator to help ensure the County's SCADA communication/alarm system is operating properly.
• Ensures work vehicle is stocked with the necessary tools and parts.
• Ability to follow safe working practices.

Typical Requirements
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of formal education and working experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Class E Driver's License

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Ability to understand complex electrical, electronics, and telemetry systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues concerning treatment plant operations and identify and take corrective action
• Working knowledge of relays and telemetry equipment and the ability to make necessary adjustments and repairs
• Knowledge of SCADA system operations.
• Knowledge of motor control centers.
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software and ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with electrical and electronic maintenance and ability to comply with safety protocols.
• Knowledge of safety principles associated with electrical and electronic maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to interpret oral, written, and technical information associated with electrical and electronic equipment.
• Familiarity with Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and Arc-Flash safety prevention.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work alone and with minimal supervision.

Supplemental Information
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
This position requires work in both outdoor and indoor environments. Environmental hazards such as high ambient temperatures, heavy rain, strong winds, and other factors are possible. Working in an industrial environment necessitates hazard awareness and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

ATTESTATION

I understand that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I can perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

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Employees in this class are represented by the Teamsters Local 769 Union. Please review our benefits handbook for an overview of benefits