Austin Water Electrician I & II (Multiple Levels)

Austin, TX

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more – click HERE for more information.

Additionally, this position offers a career progression plan, which provides a unique opportunity to promote without having to go through the competitive process. As employees go through on-the-job training to develop new skills and abilities and obtain the appropriate license, they are eligible to submit for Career Progression, which allows them to demonstrate knowledge and skills without having to interview for the promotion.

This position will perform apprentice-level electrical diagnostics on motors and motor controls, substation switch-gear and electrical distribution systems, and lighting systems within Austin Water process facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Austin Water Electrician I:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in commercial/industrial electrical installations.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Must be able to obtain a State of Texas Electrical Journeyman License within six (6) months from date of employment.
Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Austin Water Electrician II:

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in commercial electrical installations and troubleshooting, including two (2) years of utility/industrial experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Must possess a valid State of Texas Electrical Journeyman License.
A valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Notes to Applicants

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, the voltage that you worked with, and any related equipment and computer software used.

If you are selected to interview:

Your skill level in some of the competency areas of this job will be assessed through a skills testing appointment. Appointments are offered virtually using Microsoft Teams or in person at an Austin Water facility.

Technical Licensure:

This position requires the employee to hold a valid State of Texas Electrical Journeyman License or be able to obtain a license within six (6) months of employment.

To determine your eligibility, please review the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Current State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License.
Knowledge, training, and experience performing installations, maintenance, and diagnostics on 600v-5kv motors and motor controls, switchgear and 15kv electrical distribution systems.
Experience working with solid state devices used in the operations of substation distribution equipment and process/motor control systems.
Experience working in a water utility or similar industrial environment.
Experience working on energized electrical power systems.
Basic computer skills.

Pay Range

AWU Electrician I:

Salary Range: $32.70 per hour

AWU Electrician II:

Salary Range: $32.70 – $35.88 per hour

Hours

Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This position will require you to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, outside of normal operating hours. It will also require you to participate in an on-call shift rotation program and respond to after-hours emergencies. Both the overtime and on-call shifts may require you to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Location

3616 South First Street, Austin, TX 78704

The incumbent in this position may be asked to report to one or more of the following locations:

Lift Stations

Various locations

Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant

2210 S. FM 973, Austin, TX 78725

South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

1017 Fallwell Lane, Austin TX, 78717

Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

7113 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724

Davis Water Treatment Plant

3500 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703

Water Treatment Plant 4

6800 North F. M. 620, Austin, Texas 78732

Ullrich Water Treatment Plant

1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, Texas 78746

Pump Stations & Reservoirs – South Service Support Center

3616 S. First St., Austin, Texas 78704

Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management’s discretion.

Criminal Background Investigation

This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation