Water & Wastewater Electrician — On-Call & Generators

City-of-Leander,-Texa; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Leander operates and maintains its water and wastewater utility systems, requiring skilled electricians to install, troubleshoot, and service electrical equipment across facilities. The role includes after-hours on-call responses and compliance with safety and DOT testing requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Journeyman license, a high school diploma or GED, and several years of related electrical experience, with a focus on safety, code compliance, and reliable operation of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years of related work experience or on the job training as an Apprentice Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Electrician.
• Valid Texas Driver's License or equivalent from any US state (Approximately 75% of time driving a company vehicle).
• Journeyman Electrician License through TDLR or equivalent.
• Must have a basic first aid certificate or must obtain one within 6 months of the hire date and must maintain appropriate licenses and certificates.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, tests and maintains emergency generators, power distribution systems and various electrical systems, components and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Identifies defective equipment and repairs or replaces equipment.
• Inspect repairs and maintains electronic devices.
• Responds to emergency service calls for electrical services or repairs.
• Assists other trades workers in troubleshooting facility problems.
• Determines the need for electrical system parts and supplies; orders and maintains adequate stock levels.
• Performs work in accordance with local and national electrical codes and regulations.
• Cleans, maintains tools and equipment. Loads and unloads trucks.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use.
• Determines the cost and type of materials needed for electrical projects.
• The ability to perform on-call duties by responding to water or wastewater facilities/equipment failures 24/7; repair issues at night or during storm events where electrical and mechanical failure can occur.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Emergency response

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician License

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Power distribution systems

Job description

City of Leander operates and maintains its water and wastewater utility systems, requiring skilled electricians to install, troubleshoot, and service electrical equipment across facilities. The role includes after-hours on-call responses and compliance with safety and DOT testing requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Journeyman license, a high school diploma or GED, and several years of related electrical experience, with a focus on safety, code compliance, and reliable operation of