Job Title

Waterworks Electrician

Department

Public Works Department

Posting Date

April 10, 2025

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

Open Until Filled

Salary

$32.30/ Hourly

Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt/Non-exempt

Non-exempt

Status

Full time

The purpose of this position is to perform electrical systems troubleshooting and repair, preventative maintenance, process control installation, and various work for necessary and required maintenance, repair, or installation of city electrical systems ranging from 12vDC to 2300v-3 Phase AC for the Public Works Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

• Install, repair, and maintain City owned high mast lighting; water tower FAA lighting; circuits and process controls at the water treatment plant, water pumping stations, water towers, and wells. Maintain, operate, and monitor all emergency generators throughout the City's water system.
• Perform HVAC maintenance and repair on systems ranging from window units to hot water boiler hydronic systems.
• Perform diagnostic testing, installation, scheduled maintenance, and emergency repairs to pumps, motors, potable water supply wells, sewage lift stations, and miscellaneous City owned facilities.
• Maintain comprehensive inventory of critical parts and tools; retain accurate records of work orders, service manuals, etc.
• Identify new technologies, equipment, and processes to improve service delivery.
• Continue training and certification programs to improve electrician's skills.
• Knowledgeable of appropriate safety standards, procedures and equipment.
• Mandatory attendance and participation in: rotating on-call schedule, assigned overtime, civil emergencies, severe weather events including flooding and snow removal operations, special events, and call-outs.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

• Licensed Electrician preferred, but is not mandatory; individual must be knowledgeable of and have experience with direct current low voltage, single and triple phase AC electric. Typical currents encountered range from 4mA DC to 4160v AC.
• Must be able to trouble shoot and analyze electrical problems within the system.
• Minimum five (3) years of experience working on industrial electric systems, process controls.
• Computer skills and knowledge using Microsoft Office.

Physical Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some requiring complex adjustments, such as bucket truck, crane truck, trencher, computer terminal, drafting instruments and shovels.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as drawing and assembling.
• Ability to perform difficult manual labor for prolonged periods: in severe weather, wet or humid conditions, and in the presence of moderately loud noise as well as fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals; while, either alone or in combination thereof, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds, a minimum distance of 10 feet.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; as well as ability to distinguish between some sounds and smells.
• Ability to climb water towers and ladders up to of 100ft height utilizing proper PPE and technique.

How to Apply:

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify