Electrical Technician III

The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for an Electrical Technician III! This recruitment will close on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5PM (PST) or upon receiving twenty (20) minimally qualified applications.

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The Electrical Technician performs a wide variety of skilled labor in the installation, testing, maintenance, repair, and modification of City-owned and/or -operated electrical and electronic equipment and systems. Typical infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, water treatment facility equipment, wastewater treatment facility equipment, traffic signals, streetlights, HVAC, communications equipment, and City-owned or -leased facilities.

Electrical Technician III:
This classification represents the highest level in the series. Incumbents in this class are expected to perform their assigned tasks with only limited supervision. Incumbents independently perform the most highly technical and specialized electrical and electronics maintenance, repair, and installation activities, and also function as team leader on assigned work projects. Incumbents perform project planning and design work, train subordinate employees in a variety of tasks, and may collaborate with and act as a resource in areas of expertise to other City departments, outside contractors, and the general public as assigned.
Note: Oral interviews are tentatively planned for the week of August 18th, please plan accordingly. Electrical Technician III:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the electrical trade.
Experience: Two (2) years of work experience involving electrical and/or electronic equipment systems and five (5) years of journey-level experience performing duties similar to or exceeding those of the Citys Electrical Technician I. College or trade school in electrical, electronics, or related fields may be substituted for journey-level experience on a year-to-year basis for up to two (2) years total.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
At time of hire, must possess a valid California drivers license.
Possession of a CA Residential Electrician certificate required at time of appointment.
Obtain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I Traffic Signal Technician certification within twelve months of appointment.
Possession of a CA General Electrician certificate (or equivalency) required at time of appointment.
Obtain an International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level II Traffic Signal Technician certification within twelve months of appointment.
Obtain a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical Instrumentation Technology Grade I or equivalent industry standard certificate within three (3) years of hire.
Ability to obtain a valid California Class B or A drivers license is desired but not required for this position.
FINAL FILING DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5PM (PST) or upon receiving twenty (20) minimally qualified applications.
Note: Oral interviews are tentatively planned for the week of August 18th, please plan accordingly.
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit www.yubacity.net for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.

• You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
• Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Video One-Way Interviews
• Speed Interviews
• Oral Panel Interviews
• Department Interviews
• Written Testing
• Physical Agility Testing for Safety Positions

Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 12 weeks for successful candidates.
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background Check
• Substance Screening
• Medical Evaluation
• Reference Check

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at ....
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

• For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit the City of Yuba City website: www.yubacity.net/jobs
• Email the Human Resources Department at ...
• Call the Human Resources Department at ...
• Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993

The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas.

The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.