Wastewater Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I/II

Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of skilled duties involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of control instrumentation, electrical, electronic, radio, and telemetry equipment and systems of the City’s wastewater treatment facilities. Essential Duties Installs, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and operates electrical, electronic, control instrumentation systems and devices including VFDs, electrical motors, power circuits, control circuits, computer systems including PLC, SCADA, radio, and communication equipment, co‑generation facilities, systems, and equipment. Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate that they meet the below requirements. Technician I Requirements Graduation from high school or GED; Completion of a formal apprenticeship or its equivalent in the electrical, electronics, or instrumentation fields; One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in operating, maintaining, installing, and repairing a variety of electrical, electronic, and control systems common to field or heavy industrial process plants. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license Technician II Requirements Three (3) years of increasingly responsible journey‑level work experience in operating, maintaining, installing, and repairing a variety of electrical, electronic, and control systems common to field or heavy industrial process plants, or; Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Electrical & Instrumentation Technician with the City of Bakersfield. Licenses, Certificates or Special Requirements Possession of a first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate during the initial 12 months of employment and continued maintenance of valid certificates; Possession of a California 40‑hour HAZWOPER certificate during the initial 12 months of employment and continued maintenance of a valid certificate. Application Evaluation An appraisal will be made of the applicant’s experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr