Plant Electrician – Water & Wastewater

highpointnc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifelong pension after 5 years

401K and 457B retirement plans

PTO earned within first year

13 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement plan

Healthcare plans from day one

Job summary

The City of High Point is hiring Electrician I–III to maintain and repair electrical systems powering water and wastewater facilities. This entry-level to lead role suits hands-on problem solvers who want to make a real difference daily.

Positions require a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and experience with 120V/240V systems. Training, safety adherence, and teamwork are essential as you support multiple sites and lead when applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience with 120V & 240V electrical systems.
• Familiarity with sizing wires and fuses.
• Ability to read and understand nameplate information on electric motors (voltage, amps, rpm, duty cycle, frame size).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city departments, employees, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on pump control and lighting systems to keep facilities operating smoothly.
• Assist in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical control systems.
• Help install new electrical equipment and upgrades.
• Use electrical tools such as voltmeters, ohm meters, megger testers, phase meters, and other hand tools.
• Drive a City service vehicle to work sites throughout the water and wastewater system.
• Follow OSHA and City safety standards and policies to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

120V/240V electrical systems

Wire sizing & fuses

Read electrical nameplates

Interdepartmental relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of High Point is hiring Electrician I–III to maintain and repair electrical systems powering water and wastewater facilities. This entry-level to lead role suits hands-on problem solvers who want to make a real difference daily.

Positions require a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and experience with 120V/240V systems. Training, safety adherence, and teamwork are essential as you support multiple sites and lead when applicable.