Working at the Racine Wastewater utility is more than a job, it is a career. Employees here are focused on protecting the health of our community and the ecosystem of Lake Michigan. Come join us and be part of our team!
We offer what is important to our employees and to you:
1. A 7 am - 3pm, Monday - Friday schedule
2. A safe work environment
3. Paid vacation and holidays
4. High employee retention and stable employment
5. Health and dental insurance
6. Wisconsin Retirement System Pension
7. A place where your voice and opinion matter
8. A caring and understanding work environment
Position Purpose
Performs skilled industrial electrician duties on the journeyman level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of wastewater systems and equipment.
Essential Duties
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum training and experience required to perform essential job functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
-Ability to apply good work practices by planning work and utilizing materials efficiently
-Skill in analyzing, diagnosing, correcting mechanical failures and defects; including a working knowledge of electrical functions, principles and techniques
-Must have good electrical aptitude, verifiable by past work experience
-Ability to use test equipment such as Multimeter, Megger, Amp Meter, etc.
-Knowledge of generator operation and maintenance
-Motor control & logic control knowledge
-Knowledge of the installation and operation of 24,900 / 4,160 volt switchgear and feeders
-Ability to test and diagnose failure in lighting and power circuits
-Ability to work with and troubleshoot unit equipment
-Understanding of alarm, communications, lighting, power systems, timing relays, and transformers
-Knowledge and ability to connect circuits in main and distribution cabinets and boxes
-Ability to lay out jobs from prints and sketches, select materials, and maintain records, descriptions, blueprints, costs, and files
-Ability to solve problems of more than moderate difficulty with a minimum of supervision and direction
Physical and Mental Abilities Requirements
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Physical Requirements
Equipment Used
Vehicles, hand and power tools, hoists, instrumentation, personal protective equipment, various meters and equipment used in repair and installation of Network, PLC and other electronic systems
This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the Utility or City of Racine.
The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.