Electrical Technician - R18279
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Are you someone who has a background in the electrical industry? Are you someone who is always on the move? Are you looking to grow your skill set by learning pumps, hydraulic, and valve systems to further your growth opportunities? As an electrical technician, you help maintain over 800 lift station pumps throughout Sarasota County. Apply today and join our amazing Utilities team!
• Install, replace, repair, and modify mechanical and electrical equipment located on and within Public Utilities facilities, including, but not limited to, pumps, pump valves, regulators, actuators, control panels, communication systems, motor controls, electronic filtering, and switching systems.
• Document and maintain work orders, parts inventory, and safety records.
• Proficient in the operation of an electric multimeter, voltmeter, and megohmmeter, battery operator tools, hand tools, chainsaws, and other gas-powered equipment.
• Operate crane trucks to remove and install pumps from wet wells and other lift station maintenance activities.
• Read and follow color codes, wiring diagrams and schematics, blueprints, plans, and written instructions.
• Lift Station sneak peek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObJsHnXpNAI
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. *On-Call Required.
About You
Minimum Qualifications :
• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Three (3) years of related experience in applicable trades which include work in the water/wastewater collection field, performing pump, valve, or hydraulic system repair, and maintenance including electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Class "A" CDL with air brake endorsement or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Paid for by Sarasota County!
• A valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire.
Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $21.54 (Step 1)
Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.
Growth opportunities and career progression are available.
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Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
Required
If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents . You will need to present the following items on your first day:
• I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
• U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Government Administration
Management and Manufacturing
Full-time