Water/Wastewater Electrician II

Essential Functions 

• Installs, maintains and repairs high-voltage electrical systems, well pump equipment, booster stations, sewer lift stations, motors, switch gear and control equipment, and calibrates electrical, solid state electronic and process control equipment using instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, frequency counters, and data-line analyzers.
• Repairs Water and Wastewater systems with motors up to 800 horse power with voltages from 24 volts control systems to up to 4160 volts.
• Works with voltages from 24 volts control systems to 12,500 medium voltage distribution systems.
• Installs and maintains transformers, substations, and related control equipment (motors, generators, pumps).
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs video and access control security systems throughout our infrastructure.
• Troubleshoots and repairs process control equipment located at the City's water and wastewater treatment facilities; uses the data collected from the telemetry system to troubleshoot system deficiencies or problems and assist other personnel to use the available data as required.
• Reads and updates electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Provides technical help and safety guidance to Water/Wastewater Utility Electrician I.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Five years of experience as a journeyman-level electrician in an industrial setting, three years of which includes equivalent experience as a utility electrician or instrumentation technician in a municipal Water or Wastewater environment.
• Satisfactory completion of a two-year electrician apprenticeship in an industrial setting will meet the required years of experience for the Water/Wastewater Utility Technician II.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:
The Scottsdale Water Resources Division offers an Operator Certification Incentive Program up to $750.00 per certification for those employees who obtain certifications above what is required of their positions. The department recognizes the intrinsic value of operator certifications and the added value to the city of having a workforce that possess them. 

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.  The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain within six months of hire or promotion a Grade 1 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ( ADEQ) within one of the following disciplines - Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, or Wastewater Collection.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving.
• Bend and stoop repeatedly; good hand/eye coordination.
• Climb ladders or steps to reach work areas.
• Work at heights greater than ten feet.
• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Moderate exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes and unpleasant but not hazardous odors.
• Work in small, cramped areas such as ceiling crawl spaces, equipment enclosures, closets, etc.
• Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; climbing elevations.
• Lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds long distances (20 feet).
• Distinguish between the full range of colors in the color spectrum to work with electrical wires in confined spaces and tight spaces.
• Operate a motor vehicle to travel to/from various locations.
• Work overtime, rotating weekend shifts, holidays and a call-out schedule

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.  For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.