Water / Wastewater Industrial Apprentice Electrician

City of Lubbock
Lubbock, Texas
Full Time

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Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment used in water or wastewater utility facilities. Learns and applies principles and practices of electrical and instrument repair of the City's water/wastewater systems.

Assist electrician in installation and repair of electrical wiring, controls, and fixtures found in water/wastewater facilities such as treatment plants, pump stations, wells, and/or lift stations;
Perform conduit bending, cutting, and installation work. Pull wire through conduits, cut to appropriate lengths, and terminate wiring to repair or install pumping panels, MCC switchgear, low and medium voltage motor controllers, circuit breakers, transformers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), level transmitters, flow meters, generators, electric valve actuators, cathodic protection controls, and power monitoring equipment using appropriate hand tools;
Install, maintain, and repair building and pole lighting systems, conduits, lighting panels, uninterruptible power systems, HVAC control systems;
Drill holes for wiring or for fastening wall mounted equipment. Install, repair, or replace electric service risers including kilowatt hour meter bases;
Provide electrician with necessary tools, repair parts, and supplies. Learn various parts and components used with electrical and instrumentation installations. Maintain tools and equipment in shop and/or truck;
Learn techniques and perform work associated with preventive maintenance of electrical switchgear, pumping panels, VFDs, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and generators;
Learn techniques and perform work associated with inspection and calibration of process control instruments;
Learn and study electrical theory and receive instruction from manuals, study guides, and licensed electricians in preparation of the Journeyman Electrician exam;
Learn and study information to prepare for a Class D Water/Wastewater Operators license exam, as administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Minimum Class D license must be achieved within two years of hire date. Progression to a Class C Surface Water or Wastewater license must be acquired within four years of hire date;
Perform assigned duties, as required.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent;
Class C driver license issued by the State of Texas;
Physical exam required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Safety rules and regulations applicable when working on or around energized electrical lines and equipment;
Ability to operate appropriate hand tools, power tools, and equipment;
Ability to learn principles and techniques of electrical/instrumentation installation, maintenance, and repair;
Ability to learn to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and O&M equipment manuals;
Perform complex mathematical equations;
Operate analog and digital meter electrical testing equipment, two-way radio, telephone, and computer;
Use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety rules accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E;
Work in confined spaces using the proper safety equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus, as may be required;
Maintain accurate records of work performed;
Communicate effectively with others;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
Occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds;
Continuously stand during the shift;
Occasionally climb ladders, stairs or inclined surfaces;
Occasionally bend and kneel during a shift;
Push and pull objects;
Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
Place arms at shoulder height while working.

Job ID: 477556227

Originally Posted on: 5/18/2025

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