Wastewater Electrician

Working at the Racine Wastewater utility is more than a job, it is a career. Employees here are focused on protecting the health of our community and the ecosystem of Lake Michigan. Come join us and be part of our team!

We offer what is important to our employees and to you:

1. A 7 am - 3pm, Monday - Friday schedule

2. A safe work environment

3. Paid vacation and holidays

4. High employee retention and stable employment

5. Health and dental insurance

6. Wisconsin Retirement System Pension

7. A place where your voice and opinion matter

8. A caring and understanding work environment

Position Purpose

Performs skilled industrial electrician duties on the journeyman level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of wastewater systems and equipment.

Essential Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Measures, cuts, installs and assembles electrical conduit using appropriate tools and equipment
• Responsible for electrical and mechanical operations in addition to repairs of Racine Wastewater treatment plant, field maintenance garage, lift stations, safety sites and other sites maintained by the utility.
• Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment
• Installs or connects power cables to equipment and provides for proper grounding
• Maintains and provides necessary repair to AC-DC control devices, AC-DC motors, commutators, transformers, cranes, hoists, elevators, batteries, power tools and appliances
• Wires switchboards, switchgears, transformers, meters, UPS, relays, and PLC's
• Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components
• Plans new or modified installations to minimize power failure, provide access for future maintenance and provide consistency with specifications and local regulations and code
• May prepare sketches showing wiring location and utilize diagrams or blueprints in updating specifications and locations
• Observes functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• Performs related duties as assigned by Supervisor

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents may cause some discomfort and where there is a risk of minor injury
• Ability to work in year-round Wisconsin outdoor weather conditions with exposure to loud noises, damp, wet, and unpleasant odor
• Ability to walk extensively, often while carrying tools and supplies, and work in a standing position for long stretches of time

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum training and experience required to perform essential job functions.

• Journeyman electrician status with two years of progressive industrial experience
• Ability to obtain Supervising Electrician Certification from City Electrical Inspector within 1 year or holds a Master License
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and have a good driving record
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources General Wastewater Operator's License is desirable, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

-Ability to apply good work practices by planning work and utilizing materials efficiently
-Skill in analyzing, diagnosing, correcting mechanical failures and defects; including a working knowledge of electrical functions, principles and techniques
-Must have good electrical aptitude, verifiable by past work experience
-Ability to use test equipment such as Multimeter, Megger, Amp Meter, etc.
-Knowledge of generator operation and maintenance
-Motor control & logic control knowledge
-Knowledge of the installation and operation of 24,900 / 4,160 volt switchgear and feeders
-Ability to test and diagnose failure in lighting and power circuits
-Ability to work with and troubleshoot unit equipment
-Understanding of alarm, communications, lighting, power systems, timing relays, and transformers
-Knowledge and ability to connect circuits in main and distribution cabinets and boxes
-Ability to lay out jobs from prints and sketches, select materials, and maintain records, descriptions, blueprints, costs, and files
-Ability to solve problems of more than moderate difficulty with a minimum of supervision and direction

Physical and Mental Abilities Requirements

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Ability to effectively communicate with the general public
• Ability to communicate with fellow employees to troubleshoot various unit processes
• Ability to effectively communicate with equipment suppliers, vendors, salespeople, and contractors as it specifically relates to work involved in this position

Physical Requirements

• Ability to engage in strenuous physical activity including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must have good dexterity and be in good physical condition and must not have a fear of heights (work off of ladders and scaffolds)
• Must be able to enter and work in permitted confined spaces
• Must be able to pass requirements for respirator use

Equipment Used

Vehicles, hand and power tools, hoists, instrumentation, personal protective equipment, various meters and equipment used in repair and installation of Network, PLC and other electronic systems

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the Utility or City of Racine.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.