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Job Class #12-03 FLSA Non-Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Electronics Technician - Wastewater
Department: Public Works
Division: Wastewater
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Wastewater / Wastewater Superintendent
Job Summary
Under general direction, maintains, repairs, designs, installs and programs electronic and electrical
control systems and electrical distribution systems in Wastewater Treatment division.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains control and supply systems at the City's wastewater treatment facilities; troubleshoots and
analyzes hardware and software failures of wastewater treatment control and distribution systems.
Operates and repairs electronic/electrical test equipment, PLC programming, VFD programming and
electrical hand tools.
Calibrates gas detectors, flow meters and other electronic sensors.
Adapts, designs and installs new systems; integrates new equipment with existing controls;
redesigns and installs improvements to existing controls.
Researches and coordinates repairs and changes with staff, equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
Designs and implements preventive maintenance of equipment; updates programming to adapt or
expand to changing needs.
Functions as lead worker on specific projects related to electrical work; assigns specific tasks,
checks work for completeness and safety; trains staff in specific electrical tasks and in general
concepts and theory of electricity.
Coordinates electrical work including new circuits and new replacement equipment and wiring with
process operators and mechanical maintenance work teams.
Provides technical services in design and consultation within and outside department and division.
Participates in safety committee work, trains others in safe electrical operations.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Job Class #12-03 Wastewater
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Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The
employee frequently is required to stand; walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne
particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is
occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme
heat, explosives and communicable diseases.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
High school degree or equivalent required. Four years of experience as a process control electrician or
electronic technician required. Journeyman Electrical License required. Valid driver’s license with
satisfactory driving record required. Valid commercial driver’s license instruction permit required within
90 days of hire. Valid Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements
required within 6 months of hire. This position is subject to federal drug testing requirements including
screening through the FMCSA Clearinghouse. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Must be 18
years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Associate degree in a related field from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized
accreditation body or additional training beyond high school preferred. Master Electrical License
preferred. Instrumentation and programming training preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the theory, practice and equipment used in electrical trade. Knowledge of City codes and
the rules and standards pertaining to the electrical construction and the maintenance of electrical
equipment. Knowledge of process control methods. Skills in operating hand and power tools specific to
trade. Ability to troubleshoot using elementary schematic and ladder diagrams and adapt and design.
Ability to read electrical schematics, technical manuals and training materials. Ability to calculate
electrical and electronic wire size, amp loading, volt drop and other properties. Ability to prepare written
records and draw and adapt wiring diagrams.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.