WWTP Maintenance Electrician/Mechanic

City of Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Merced is seeking a skilled Electrical/Mechanical Technician to install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment at the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations. This role involves diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with operations staff to ensure continuous plant operation.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints and schematics, planning conduit installations, and leading repair work when needed, while adhering to NEC codes and safety

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical repair tools and equipment.
• Understanding maintenance requirements of wastewater plant and lift station equipment.
• Knowledge of NEC and safety practices and precautions.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment in the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations.
• Plan and install electrical conduit per NEC standards on projects.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain motors, generators, switchgear, and control panels.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams for equipment operations and maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Electrical code NEC

Reading schematics

Job description

Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Summary Description

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled work in the installation and repair of electrical systems and wastewater plant mechanical equipment; perform skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of power generating and distribution equipment, utility protective relays and controls, communications and signaling systems, standby and emergency power sources, rotating equipment and their associated digital and analog controls including micro-processor based controls, devices and systems, and other electrical equipment found in wastewater collection and treatment facilities; to perform a variety of skilled inspections, diagnostics, maintenance and repair on wastewater treatment plant mechanical equipment and systems including pumps, lift stations, and mechanical work; provide mechanical support to plant mechanics and operations personnel as needed; and perform related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This classification is responsible for performing skilled work to install and/or repair the electrical systems and mechanical equipment in the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Reports To

Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor or designee.

Classifications Supervised

This is not a supervisory classification.

Representative Duties

• Perform major and minor repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment in the Wastewater Treatment Plant and lift stations.
• Plan and install electrical conduit such as electrical metallic tubing (EMT), rigid, and PVC coated, adhering to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards as it applies to project design.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain electrical parts and components, electric motors, generators, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and motor control panels.
• Perform duties as project lead in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
• Order electrical parts and components and maintain inventory of requisite parts and supplies.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams applicable to equipment Operations and Maintenance manuals and equipment design.
• Understand and use mechanical drawings and Operations and Maintenance manuals for troubleshooting and diagnosing both mechanical and process issues.
• Inspect, locate, and diagnose mechanical defects on City wastewater treatment facilities, equipment, and systems, including offsite lift station pumps and associated equipment.
• Repair and replace motors and pumps, including bearings, valves, seals and sleeves.
• Maintain records of repairs and maintenance of work performed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Typical Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge Of

• Principles, techniques, tools and equipment used in major and minor electrical repair work.
• Operation and maintenance requirements of the wastewater treatment plant and lift station equipment. Basic methods and techniques of electronic circuitry.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices and precautions related to working with electrical equipment.
• Principles and methods of gas and electrical welding.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws, and related ordinances and regulations.

Ability To

• Diagnose and locate electrical problems and determine effective courses of action for proper repair.
• Perform skilled repairs to electrical equipment.
• Read and follow electrical plans and specifications.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain records of repairs and maintenance of work performed.
• Use and operate tools and equipment used in major and minor electrical work.
• Read and interpret plant schematics and shop repair manuals.
• Estimate time and materials for repair jobs.
• Apply technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical trades work.