Wastewater Electrician

Town-of-Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Gilbert seeks a Wastewater Electrician to monitor, maintain, and repair electrical equipment across lift stations and reclaim distribution systems. You will generate work orders, troubleshoot I&C systems, and collaborate with engineering on design and commissioning to keep critical wastewater infrastructure running reliably.

We value precise problem-solving, clear cross-department communication, and hands-on work in changing field conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in electrical systems integration and system control wiring.
• 4 years of experience in electrical construction and general electrical service.
• 2 years of experience in electrical control wiring.
• 5 years Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections Certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and repair electrical equipment across wastewater lift stations and reclaim distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and perform preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation (I&C) systems.
• Generate and manage work orders for electrical and I&C systems using Lucity.
• Partner with Engineering on design, construction, and commissioning of department systems.
• Prepare monthly reports and support various projects involving electrical systems.
• Review the full duties as described in the job description.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year specialized or technical training in electrical systems

4 years experience in electrical construction and general electrical service

2 years experience in electrical control wiring

5 years Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent

Valid Arizona Driver's License

ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections Certification within 1 year of hire

Tools

Lucity

Job description

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Wastewater Electrician. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Wastewater Electrician reports to the Utility Supervisor. The primary functions of this position include:

• Monitoring, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment across wastewater collections lift stations and reclaim distribution systems
• Troubleshooting electrical systems and performing preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation (I&C) systems
• Generating and managing work orders for electrical and I&C systems using Lucity
• Partnering with the Engineering team on the design, construction, and commissioning of department systems
• Preparing monthly reports and supporting various projects involving electrical systems
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime compensation. Employment with the Town of Gilbert is at-will.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: August 23, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: August 31, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: September 28, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

You're an experienced electrician who's just as comfortable troubleshooting a lift station control panel as you are meeting with an engineering team over blueprints. You bring precision and calm problem-solving to complex electrical and instrumentation systems, and you take pride in keeping critical wastewater infrastructure running reliably. You communicate clearly across departments, document your work carefully, and adapt your expertise wherever it's needed — whether that's a reclaim distribution system or a request from Parks & Recreation. You're not afraid of hands-on work in changing field conditions, and you bring both technical depth and a collaborative mindset to everything you do.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in electrical systems integration and system control wiring
• 4 years of experience in electrical construction and general electrical service
• 2 years of experience in electrical control wiring
• 5 years Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections Certification within 1 year of hire

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their workday in a field and plant environment, with exposure to electrical currents, mechanical equipment, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.