Instrumentation & Control Technician

City of Tempe | Tempe, AZ

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Posted Date 7/21/2024
Description
Closing Date: 9/17/2024 at 11:59 PM Arizona
 

Hourly Salary Range:

$33.16 - $44.10

Department / Division:    

Public Works / Water Utilities

 

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

 

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

 

Job Number: 

RC#902076

 

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to perform complex technical work in the testing, installation, maintenance and repair of all pneumatic and electronic control systems and instruments relative to water and wastewater production and treatment operations. To provide technical support in the design, construction and modification of the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and to install and maintain/service the remote telemetry units (RTU) that monitor and control water production and treatment functions.

 

Required to participate in the standby on call rotation.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires two (2) years of installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of instrumentation and control-related equipment at a water or wastewater utility is preferred. 

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year).  The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. 

 

Education:

Requires the equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in electronics technology, electrical technology or degree related to the core functions of this position.

 

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

 

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license. 

 

When assigned to Field Sites:

Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

  • Grade 1 Wastewater Collection Certification and/or
  • Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification

 

When assigned to the Water Plants:

Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ

  • Grade 1 Water Treatment Certification. 

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: 

  • Criminal history background investigation
  • Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
  • Post offer/pre-employment physical

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

 

This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

 

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Job Category
Local Government
Career Level
Entry Level

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