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Water Instrument Technician (Electrician) - Water & Sewer

Water Instrument Technician (Electrician) - Water & Sewer

City of GreeleyGreeley, CO, US
1 day ago
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Job Description

Job Description

Full Salary Range : $34.66 - $46.83 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Range : $34.66 - $40.75 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency, posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.

Benefits : This position is benefit eligible. Please view our benefits guide here .

Job Summary

The Water Instrument Technician reports to the Instrument and Electrical Lead and plays a vital role in providing service to water and wastewater control systems for nine reservoirs, two filter plants, one wastewater plant, three finished water reservoirs, and hundreds of miles of transmission, distribution, and lift stations serving a community of over 100,000. Work will be performed primarily at the Wastewater plant and lift stations. This individual is responsible for installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrical / electronic and pneumatic equipment, instruments, computer system and related controls, as well as maintains and troubleshoots complex technical systems that may be located near / in high voltage and / or potentially hazardous processes and equipment. The incumbent will fabricate and install electrical and instrumentation systems including control of chemical feed pumps, electronic valves, automatic level controls, control panels, remote control alarms, conduit, wiring, load centers, transfer switches, and AC drives.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Requirements

  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical or a related field, or certification program of comparable length
  • Two to four (2-4) years of experience in electrical systems or automation, SCADA programming and controls.

OR

  • Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,
  • AND

  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • Preferred

  • Three to five (3-5) years of experience with electrical / electronic instrumentation control systems.
  • Preference will be given to those with experience in industrial electrical systems and controls or industrial electrical automation.
  • Journeyman electrician certification.
  • Experience with digital logic (ladder logic or computer logic).
  • Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge of SCADA software, Allen Bradley PLC software, instrumentation, fiber communication, and ethernet IP radio systems.
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code, NFPA, Instrument Society of America standards, and institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering standards.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V.
  • Ability to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in developing written communications including Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
  • Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
  • Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results.
  • Ability to advocate technical findings and positions to a general audience.
  • Essential Functions

  • Understands / troubleshoots discrete and analog control circuits, including 4-20mA.
  • Installs, maintains, and calibrates equipment used in water and wastewater plants.
  • Operates hand, power, electronic, and electrical tools.
  • Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic transmitting and controlling systems.
  • Repairs and replaces fuses, breakers, motor starters, motors, and other electrical parts.
  • Fabricates and installs electrical and instrumentation systems including control of chemical feed pumps, electronic valves, automatic level controls, control panels, remote control alarms, conduit, wiring, load centers, transfer switches, and AC drives.
  • Install, set up, and troubleshoot Variable frequency drive.
  • Installs and updates system software.
  • Tracks and schedules work in a work order system.
  • Recommends system improvements to system operators or supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities : None.

    Travel : Approximately 10% flexible, local travel required.

    Work Environment And Physical Requirements

    Work Environment

  • Work location is a combination of field (85%) and office (15%).
  • Exposure to adverse weather conditions.
  • Exposure to various types of machinery noise, some high decibel requiring the use of hearing protection.
  • Frequent interaction with office and field staff.
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
  • Exposure to high voltage systems.
  • Employee is subject to extreme cold / hot temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour; consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
  • Employee is subject to driving City vehicle in all weather conditions.
  • Employee may be required to wear protective clothing or gear.
  • Employee is subject to working alone and / or with groups and / or attending meetings.
  • Employee spends extended periods of time at fixed workstation.
  • May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings.
  • May be required to work early mornings, overtime, holidays, evenings, shifts, or weekends.
  • Frequent interruptions and required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines.
  • Occasional contact with the public in person, via email / telephone, sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal / external customers.
  • Dangerous to considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury, e.g., performing field activities on uneven, rocky, and slippery surfaces; risk of drowning.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data / figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading of printed materials; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and / or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices such as graphs and gauges; assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes; and identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment.
  • Mobility to inspect work sites for compliance with plans and specifications.
  • Manual dexterity to operate computers, tools, equipment, and vehicles.
  • Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies, or tools.
  • Stamina and strength enough to lift and move up to 50 pounds for extended distances.
  • The essential functions of this job require frequent balancing, bending / stooping, carrying / lifting light to heavy objects, climbing, fingering, grasping, repetitive motion, hearing, sitting, standing, talking, and walking. Occasionally the employee will be required to pull, push, reach, feel temperature, and kneel.
  • EOE Statement : The City of Greeley 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.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    ADA Statement

    We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at :

    HR@Greeleygov.com Conditions of Employment : Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

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