Utilities Water Maintenance Electrician

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES WATER MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, the Utilities Water Maintenance Electrician is to perform skilled electrical work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures and to do related work as required. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Install conduits, wires, relays, pull boxes, switchboards and switches required in making additions, extensions or alterations in electrical systems.
• Repair and replace defective parts in motors, air conditioners, generators, pumps, relays, storage batteries, switchboards, controllers, switches and other fixtures and appliances.
• Install and maintain water production and distribution control and measuring devices.
• Test, locate and repair defects in electrical circuits or equipment.
• Assist in installation and modification of telephone equipment.
• Assist in general maintenance activities.
• Assist in supervision and training of less experienced maintenance personnel.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience: Three years of experience as a journey level electrician.

Necessary Special Requirement

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid class C California Motor Vehicle Operators License.

• Possession of, or attainment of within eighteen (18) months from date of hire, a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Deep experience diagnosing, rebuilding, and maintaining heavy-duty equipment like booster pumps, vertical turbine motors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• The ability to efficiently isolate faults in complex control circuits, switches, and relays under pressure to minimize system downtime.
• Exceptional skill in interpreting complex electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and legacy blueprints to trace issues in older utility infrastructure.
• The ability to clearly translate complex technical issues into actionable info for operators, supervisors, or external contractors.
• Willingness to assist with general maintenance and operational support activities during major system overhauls and emergency repairs in a team-oriented utility environment

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Drivers License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at style="color: inherit"> or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at style="color: inherit">.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
   

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.