Wastewater Electrician

We Are Seeking Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Wastewater Electrician. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment. The Wastewater Electrician reports to the Utility Supervisor. The primary functions of this position include: Monitoring, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment across wastewater collections lift stations and reclaim distribution systems Troubleshooting electrical systems and performing preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation (I&C) systems Generating and managing work orders for electrical and I&C systems using Lucity Partnering with the Engineering team on the design, construction, and commissioning of department systems Preparing monthly reports and supporting various projects involving electrical systems For a full list of duties, please review the job description. This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime compensation. Employment with the Town of Gilbert is at-will. Tentative Recruitment Timeline Posting Closes: August 23, 2026 Tentative In-Person Interviews: August 31, 2026 Tentative Start Date: September 28, 2026 This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs. About You You’re an experienced electrician who’s just as comfortable troubleshooting a lift station control panel as you are meeting with an engineering team over blueprints. You bring precision and calm problem-solving to complex electrical and instrumentation systems, and you take pride in keeping critical wastewater infrastructure running reliably. You communicate clearly across departments, document your work carefully, and adapt your expertise wherever it’s needed — whether that’s a reclaim distribution system or a request from Parks & Recreation. You’re not afraid of hands‑on work in changing field conditions, and you bring both technical depth and a collaborative mindset to everything you do. Requirements High School Diploma or GED 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in electrical systems integration and system control wiring 4 years of experience in electrical construction and general electrical service 2 years of experience in electrical control wiring 5 years Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work Valid Arizona Driver's License ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections Certification within 1 year of hire This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen. This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their workday in a field and plant environment, with exposure to electrical currents, mechanical equipment, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason. Why Team Gilbert? To view the slide show presentation above, click here. We Are Here to Help! Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below. Yes No Do you possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D? Yes No How many years of experience do you have in electrical construction and/or general electrical service? No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 - 3 years of experience 3 - 5 years of experience 5+ years of experience How many years of experience do you have in electrical control wiring? No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 - 3 years of experience 3 - 5 years of experience 5+ years of experience How many years of experience do you have in an Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent/relevant experience? No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 - 3 years of experience 3 - 5 years of experience 5+ years of experience Do you possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade I in Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections? Yes No Do you possess a valid Arizona Driver's License? Yes No The Following Question Is Strictly Confidential And Will Not Be Made Part Of Your Application For Employment. Preference Status Per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select All That Apply) Veteran Disabled Veteran Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse Disabled Person Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilbert, Arizona