Mechanical & Electrical Specialist

Primary Job Responsibilities:

· Maintains pumps, motors, control equipment, electrical panels, lighting, VFD’s, PLC’s, telemetry, sensors, gauges, flow meters, and other equipment used in the water and wastewater industry.

· Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment, vehicles, and buildings.

· Repair, install, or remove lighting fixtures and components such as ballasts.

· This position is expected to work in all departments within the District to provide, mechanical, electrical, painting, remodeling, and building maintenance support wherever it may be needed.

· Must perform work in a safe manner utilizing the proper safety equipment and methods.

Requirements:

· High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

· Minimum of four years of experience working in the electrical industry with additional experience in the mechanical field, specifically working on pumps, motors, electrical equipment, communications equipment, testing equipment, and troubleshooting problems.

· Supplementary formal or on the job training in instrumentation and process control, PLC’s, VFD’s and pumps/motors is preferred.

Attractive Benefits Package:

· Employee and Family medical coverage (HDHP 100% premium paid plus HSA contributions)

OR Employee and Family medical coverage (PPO 80% premium paid)

· 100% premium paid - Employee and family dental and vision coverage

· Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Long Term and Short-Term Disability insurance

· 401(a) Retirement pension after 90 days (5% employer match; fully vested after 12 mo. of contributions)

· 457 Plan Before & After-Tax Options after 90 days (3% match of employee contribution; fully vested after 12 months of contributions)

· 10 paid holidays (On-call duties may require work during holidays with pay)

· Additional Personal Holiday (after 6 months)

· Paid Vacation and Sick (begin accrual upon start)

· Safety gear, including annual work boot allowance

· Uniforms provided

· Company vehicle for duty requirements

· Career development, paid training, and professional certification costs

· Merit Increases of up to 5%.

Hiring Range

Widefield Water & Sanitation District has five levels of Operators. Pay ranges depend on certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Pay range and title depend on certifications and experience. The starting range depends on qualifications.

$28.43 per hour to $39.19 per hour

Eligibility for a signing bonus

(The successful candidate could be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $5000. An initial $2500 payable upon the WWSD’s first regular payroll date following the start date and subject to all applicable tax reporting and withholding requirements. Once the successful candidate has completed the 90-day introductory period, they could be eligible for an additional $2500.)

Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening, which includes, but is not limited to a criminal background check, drug screen, and physical.

If you desire to work for a utility that recognizes and appreciates your contributions, apply by visiting our website at www.wwsdonline.com. The full jobdescriptionis available to be viewed at the website. Submit a resume with the online application for consideration. Resumes without a completed online application will not be considered.

**This advertisement is subject to close at any time due to qualified applicants received.

Widefield Water and Sanitation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.43 - $39.19 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location