POWER SYSTEMS FIELD OPERATOR II (CLASS CODE 3491)

City of New Orleans Government; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Orleans Government seeks a skilled technician to operate and maintain electrical and mechanical systems for power generation and water pumping. The role covers potable and raw water pumping and related control equipment.

The position requires monitoring, routine maintenance, and minor repairs, with shift assignments including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of utility experience with power generation or frequency conversion or water pumping.
• Water Production or Distribution Class I license.

Responsibilities

• Skilled electrical and mechanical work operating systems and machinery for power generation, frequency conversion, potable water pumping, raw water pumping, and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor, operate, perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of water and sewer pumping and control equipment.
• Shift work including nights, weekends and holidays may be required.

Skills

Utility experience

Driver license

Electrical & mechanical operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Water Production or Distribution Class I license

Job description

Kind of Work

Skilled electrical and mechanical work in operating systems and machinery related to power generation, frequency conversion, potable water pumping, raw water pumping, and auxiliary related equipment. Work includes monitoring, operating, routine maintenance and minor repairs of water and sewer pumping and control equipment. Work requires shift assignment including nights, weekends and holidays; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Four years of utility experience with power generation or frequency conversion or water pumping. Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Water Production or Distribution Class I license.