Water Utilities Electrician I - GT0730 - WASTEWATER-WATER RECLAMATION
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Water Utilities Electrician I
Position ID: GT0730
Department/Division: Wastewater/Water Reclamation
Reports to: Water Production Electrical Maintenance Manager
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for assisting other electricians and Operations/Maintenance staff with all electrical work at the Water Production Plant and the Water Reclamation Plant
Essential Functions:
Assists Electricians in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and components; such as general electrical systems and electrical feeders for municipal/industrial water
plant facilities, motor starters, electric motors, pump control circuits, level controls, automation control circuits, instrumentation equipment, motorized valve operators, relays,
transformers, and lighting equipment
Assists Electrician in installing all types of conduit, pulling wire and cable, installing junction boxes and enclosures, in accordance with N.E.C. requirements
Builds control panels using blueprints with supervision
Performs preventive maintenance on electric motors, replacing bearings, cleaning stators; performs maintenance on other related electrical equipment for motors
Assists electrician in performing troubleshooting duties on operational equipment; takes volt and amp readings on live circuits; Maintains accessibility by telephone contact with the
Water Production and Water Reclamation Divisions and responds to emergencies at all hours if necessary
Complies with department safety programs
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Three years’ experience in commercial or industrial electrical work
Must be able to work at various heights on roofs, ladders, scaffolds, and in confined spaces such as underground vaults
Good physical condition including hearing, sight, agility, and must be able to lift 80 pounds
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must have valid Texas Class "B" commercial driver's license, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment hire date
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Preferences:
Completion of electrical trade schooling
Experience in the water treatment field or industrial plant maintenance environment
Maintenance Electrician License
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: E
Sitting: I
Walking: E
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: M
Crouching: I
Crawling: M
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: M
Balancing: M
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of ladders, hand tools, power tools, basic test equipment, etc.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an outdoor environment and some job duties inside process buildings
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 4/10/2002
Revision Date:1/26/2015