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.
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.
Retention Incentive Bonus:
This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000!
- $500 after 90 days.
- $500 after 180 days.
- $1,000 after 1 year.
- $1,000 after 2 years.
This position will be filled at one of the following levels:
AWU Electrician I:
Salary Range: $34.80 – $36.53 per hour
AWU Electrician II:
Salary Range: $36.56 – $44.84 per hour
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.
This position is considered essential and as such we are response ready 24/7. During bad weather events we may be called in to respond and work 12-hour mandatory shifts to provide uninterrupted service to our customers. 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.
When completing the City of Austin employment application:
- This position requires experience in commercial/industrial electrical installations,not residential. Please include all of your relevant work experience that meets this requirement and indicate for each job whether the work you performed was industrial, commercial, or residential.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- 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 environment you worked in (industrial/commercial/residential), the voltage that you worked with, and any related equipment and computer software used for each employer listed on your application.
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 in person at an Austin Water facility.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
- And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
Technical Licensure:
- This position requires the employee to hold a valid State of Texas Electrical Journeyman or Apprentice License.
- To determine your eligibility, please review the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Guidelines
Driving Requirement:
- This position requires a Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Physical Requirements:
- This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, lying, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling, stooping/bending, twisting, repetitive foot and hand movement, driving, grasping and squeezing, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous conditions, and very loud noise.
- Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered.
- Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 200 feet is required on ladders that support up to 400 lbs.
- Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC) strength/agility test.
Secondary Employment:
- All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
- AW must review all secondary employment.
- Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering Secondary Employment.
All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
