Wastewater Electrician

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Wastewater Electrician

Salary

$32.00 - $45.18 Hourly

Location

Racine, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400050

Department

Wastewater Utility

Division

Wastewater

Opening Date

03/22/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

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

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.

  • Measures, cuts, installs and assembles electrical conduit using appropriate tools and equipment
  • Responsible for electrical and mechanical operations in addition to repairs of Racine Wastewater treatment plant, field maintenance garage, lift stations, safety sites and other sites maintained by the utility.
  • Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment
  • Installs or connects power cables to equipment and provides for proper grounding
  • Maintains and provides necessary repair to AC-DC control devices, AC-DC motors, commutators, transformers, cranes, hoists, elevators, batteries, power tools and appliances
  • Wires switchboards, switchgears, transformers, meters, UPS, relays, and PLC’s
  • Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components
  • Plans new or modified installations to minimize power failure, provide access for future maintenance and provide consistency with specifications and local regulations and code
  • May prepare sketches showing wiring location and utilize diagrams or blueprints in updating specifications and locations
  • Observes functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
  • Performs related duties as assigned by Supervisor

Conditions of Employment

  • Ability to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents may cause some discomfort and where there is a risk of minor injury
  • Ability to work in year-round Wisconsin outdoor weather conditions with exposure to loud noises, damp, wet, and unpleasant odor
  • Ability to walk extensively, often while carrying tools and supplies, and work in a standing position for long stretches of time

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum training and experience required to perform essential job functions.

  • Journeyman electrician status with two years of progressive industrial experience
  • Ability to obtain Supervising Electrician Certification from City Electrical Inspector within 1 year or holds a Master License
  • Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office
  • Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and have a good driving record
  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources General Wastewater Operator’s License is desirable, but not required.

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

Supplemental Information

Physical and Mental Abilities Requirements

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

  • Ability to effectively communicate with the general public
  • Ability to communicate with fellow employees to troubleshoot various unit processes
  • Ability to effectively communicate with equipment suppliers, vendors, salespeople, and contractors as it specifically relates to work involved in this position

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to engage in strenuous physical activity including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, etc.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Must have good dexterity and be in good physical condition and must not have a fear of heights (work off of ladders and scaffolds)
  • Must be able to enter and work in permitted confined spaces
  • Must be able to pass requirements for respirator use

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.

Summary of Fringe Benefits - 2021

Water & Wastewater Utilities

  • Health Insurance
    • High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) – 92.5% of the Premium is paid by the City of Racine - either single or family. Monthly employee share is $53.55 for Single and $141.38 for Family
      • UnitedHealthcare administers the Preferred Provider Option Plan with a wide selection of providers throughout the United States.
      • $3,000/$6,000 annual deductible for single/family (In-Network)
      • $4,000/$8,000 annual maximum out-of-pocket single/family (In-Network)
      • $200 co-pay for emergency room, waived if admitted to the facility
      • CVS Caremark Prescription Plan
    • Payment of $50 per month to employees who waive health coverage
  • Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
    • A Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) is a tax beneficial savings account that can be used in conjunction with a qualified High – Deductible Health Plan. The funds put into an H.S.A. may be used on future, eligible health care expenses without any taxation. The City makes a prorated, one-time contribution to an employee’s Health Savings Account, with the amount of the contribution determined at the time of hire.
  • Racine Employee Health and Wellness Center
    • The Employee Health and Wellness Center run by Ascension Wisconsin is available to you and your dependent(s) if enrolled in the medical insurance. The Health and Wellness Center provides accessible health and wellness resources that improve the well-being of our employees and their dependent(s). It provides comprehensive services including clinic visits, health coaching, and preventative exams and health screenings. Each non-preventative office visit costs $4.00 and each 30 – day prescription costs $4.00.
  • Life Insurance
    • City provides one unit equal to your annual earnings
    • Employee may buy additional insurance – each unit is equal to your annual earnings.
    • Maximum additional life insurance is four units
    • Cost depends on age and annual salary
    • Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance is available – maximum coverage is $20,000 for spouse and $10,000 for dependents, The Water/Wastewater Utility pays for 1 unit and the cost is $1.75/month for an additional unit.
  • Pension
    • Wisconsin Retirement System, the contribution rate for 2021 is 13.5% Funded 50% by the City of Racine and 50% by the employee
  • Vacation
    • 15 days as of January 1st the year following your start date
    • Some time may be earned in your first year depending on your start date
  • Holidays
    • 12 paid holidays, 11 scheduled and (1 floating – after 6 months)
    • You must be employed for 30 days before being eligible for holiday pay
       
  • Sick Leave
    • Accrues at the rate of 1 day per full month worked.
    • You are eligible for paid sick time after you complete six full months
  • Dental Insurance
    • MetLife, two options. Employee pays the premium with pre-tax dollars
  • Vision Insurance
    • Superior Vision, one option. Employees pay the premium with pre-tax dollars
  • Flex Plans
    • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts by UnitedHealthcare
  • Deferred Compensation
    • Provided through Nationwide, Security Benefit or Wisconsin Deferred Comp.
    • Funded by payroll deduction with pre-tax dollars
    • Maximum contribution for anyone under 50 is the lesser of $18,500 or 100% of gross income
  • Supplemental Insurance
    • Provided through AFLAC Funded by payroll deduction
    • Accident, Short Term Disability, Hospital & Cancer policies are available
  • Tuition Reimbursement
    • $1,000 per year, or 80% of the employee's total tuition cost, whichever is lower.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
    • The PSLF Program promotes full-time public sector employment. Public Employees, may qualify for public service loan forgiveness after making 120 payments toward their student loans while working full-time in public service. This means that nurses, policeman, firefighters, public health, and government employees can be eligible for participation. The Forgiveness Program was designed uniquely to provide relief to those who are doing the best for our communities every day. To find out if you qualify for a forgiveness program call 866-706-5005.
  • Wellness Incentive 
    • Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan who complete the Wellness Incentive requirements are eligible to receive $200, spouses receive $100.
  • Fitness Reimbursement
    • The City of Racine will reimburse full-time employees, retirees, spouses or retiree spouses (that carry City of Racine health insurance) for 50% of the annual membership fee for a fitness center membership, exercise program (i.e. Spin, Jazzercise) or weight reduction program (WW, Medical Weight Loss & Wellness, Inc. and Jenny Craig) up to a maximum of $200 per employee/retiree/spouse per household.
  • Paid Leave
    • Eighty hours of paid leave shall be granted for any employee eligible for using Family and Medical Leave for the birth of a child or for the placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care.

01
Are you currently a City of Racine employee?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a valid Wisconsin driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
03
How many years of recent work experience do you have as a Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Electrical Inspector?
04
Do you have a WI DNR Wastewater General Operator License?
  • Yes
  • No
05
How many years of progressive industrial electrician experience do you have?
  • 0 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5+ years
  • None

Required Question

Agency
City of Racine
Address
730 Washington Avenue
Room 204
Racine, Wisconsin, 53403
Phone
262-636-9175