NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Electrical Utility Technician I/II
Lompoc, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$9,729.60/mo - $12,306.48/mo
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Electrical Utility Technician I/II for the City of Lompoc. This role involves installation, testing, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical utility infrastructure and facilities. The position requires performing a variety of technical duties under supervision and may involve assisting entry-level technicians.
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Responsibilities
Controls, installs, maintains, monitors, operates, programs, repairs, tests, and troubleshoots equipment, devices, and appurtenances associated with the City's Electric and Broadband Utility's infrastructure, including but not limited to: electronic metering systems, circuit breakers, transformers, fault interrupters, capacitors, timers, switches, lighting systems and emergency generator system
Performs low, medium and high-voltage Sub-station work in the operation and maintenance of an electric receiving and distribution substation; participates and assists in primary substation switching; installs and maintains various types of telecommunication and equipment to include SCADA, fiber optic equipment, Ethernet and phone systems; troubleshoots complicated control and relaying schemes; tests, maintains, and troubleshoots all components using computer software; reads and records findings from voltmeters and charts in substations; reads, records and calculates readings of revenue and equipment monitoring meters; maintains and tests storage batteries; responds to customer complaints and inquiries; controls and monitors the City's electrical distribution system; installs electrical revenue metering equipment and appurtenances; installs revenue metering and relay protection potential/current transformers, tests switches, and associated wiring; participates in the design and work order processes for all related duties; performs pre/post inspections and installs/maintains new/existing commercial, residential, and electrical service equipment and electrical revenue metering; installs solar and renewable energy generation production metering equipment and appurtenances; prepares written switching orders and directs field switching operations; prepares written logs and reports of equipment test results and recommended corrective action; performs scheduled preventative maintenance; respond to emergency and trouble class; keeps labor, location and material records; attends Division monthly safety meetings and training; operates City vehicles; and performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the City including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or General Education Diploma (GED)
Electrical Utility Technician I: One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair and testing of electrical equipment as a journey-level electrician or journey-level electrical line worker experience
Electrical Utility Technician II: Two (2) years of experience as a journey-level experience performing related duties and training in advanced substation maintenance
Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license
HAZMAT and Bucket Truck Rescue certifications are required
Possession of rubber gloving certification highly desirable
Preferred
Specialized training or completion of college or trade school courses specializing in power substation and relaying or related electronics or electrical technology field highly desirable
Benefits
Bilingual Pay: Individuals determined to be in an eligible position and qualified by the City will be eligible for $150 per month bilingual pay.
Deferred Compensation: The City encourages and supports employee enrollment in either MissionSquare or CalPERS deferred compensation plan. Employees may contribute up to the maximum amount according to the IRS Retirement Plan Contribution Limits.
Dental Insurance: Effective the first day of the month following six complete months of employment, the employee and dependents are eligible for insurance; the City contributes a substantial amount of the premium for the employee and dependents.
Health Insurance: Effective the first day of the month following appointment, the employee and dependents are eligible for insurance; the City contributes a substantial amount of the premium for the employee and dependents. Employees can select from three (3) Blue Shield Plans.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employees of the City of Lompoc are eligible to receive EAP services administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employee, spouse, and eligible dependents are entitled to receive five (5) sessions per family member, per incident. Services include counseling for various reasons/needs.
Holidays: Thirteen (13) days per year including one floating holiday.
Life Insurance: The City provides life insurance in the amount equivalent to two years' annual salary up to a maximum of $300,000. The premium is paid entirely by the City. Employees are eligible for enrollment after the first day following six (6) months of continuous employment. Additional employee coverage is available at group rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance: Effective the first day of the month following six complete months of employment, the employee is eligible for insurance. The City pays 100% of the premium.
Retirement: Third Tier -- Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are covered by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% at age 62 formula. Employees pay 50% of the normal cost of the member's contribution as prescribed by PEPRA. Final compensation is the average for the highest 36 consecutive months.
Second Tier -- Employees hired after November 19, 2011 and before January 1, 2013 are covered by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% at age 60 formula. An eight percent (8%) member's contribution is paid by the employee. Final compensation is the average for the highest 36 consecutive months.
First Tier -- Employees hired prior to November 19, 2011 are covered by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2.7% at age 55 formula with 1959 survivor's benefit. A ten percent (10%) member’s contribution is paid by the employee. Final compensation is the average for the highest 12 consecutive months.
Social Security: As a City of Lompoc employee, your earnings are not covered by Social Security. Under the Social Security law, there are two ways your Social Security Benefit amount earned under previous employers may be affected, "Windfall Elimination Provision" and "Government Pension Offset Provision."
Section 125 Tax Deferral: Program used for out-of-pocket health premiums, medical costs not covered under health plan, and day care/elder care.
Sick Leave: Commencing at the time of appointment, sick leave benefits accrue at a bi-weekly rate and the employee is eligible to use those benefits reflected as their sick leave balance; accrual rate is 12 days/year.
Tuition Reimbursement: The City will provide tuition reimbursement for college courses in accordance with Personnel Procedures Manual Chapter 43 "Tuition Reimbursement for College/University Courses." In addition, the City will provide community college students up to 100% tuition reimbursement and 100% reimbursement for required course books per semester. (Course syllabus and receipts identifying books purchased are required for books).
Vacation: Commencing at the time of appointment, vacation leave benefits accrue at a bi-weekly rate based upon length of employment. Employees are eligible to use vacation leave following completion of six months employment and accrue 10 days per year, which increases to 21 days based on years of service.
UNION DUES/SERVICES FEES: This classification is a bargaining unit position and, after completion of the probationary period, incumbent must pay either the required union dues or union service representation fee.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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