Instrumentation Technician

Salary : $88,357.36 - $107,398.98 Annually
Location : Tracy, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/27/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TEAM

Description

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DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs skilled, technical work related to installing, troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance, and repairing of metering, recording, and data logging, and control instrumentation, including electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems as found in the water and wastewater treatment plants, water wells, pump stations, water reservoirs and other Utilities related facilities; and performs related duties, as assigned.
Essential and Marginal Duties

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey-level classification responsible for performing work in the maintenance and repair of electronic and pneumatic systems and equipment found in the City's water and wastewater treatment plants, water wells, pump stations, water reservoirs, and other Utilities related facilities. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed upon completion and for overall results. This class is distinguished from the Electrician in that the latter performs skilled electrical work on City electrical equipment and systems, including the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, sanitary and storm collections systems, wells, traffic signals, and streetlights.
Minimum Qualifications

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Inspects, installs, repairs, maintains, calibrates, tests, and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and other process instrumentation, such as indicators, recorders, flow meters, transmitters, transducers, electric motors, switches, panels, lines, controls, regulators, instrumentation equipment, valve actuators, and other equipment related to the City's water and wastewater operations.
• Performs preventative maintenance, services and tests equipment, including communications and telemetry systems, SCADA, and PLC software and hardware, according to an established schedule; performs minor software adjustments.
• Inspects facilities and equipment to determine the need for major maintenance or repair; develops and maintains a schedule for preventative maintenance of instrumentation equipment.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs automated telemetry equipment including calibration of input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, pressure transducers, and other monitoring equipment.
• Calibrates equipment and instruments on a routine schedule and after repairs; makes unscheduled or emergency repairs as required.
• Reads and interprets electrical and electronic schematics, mechanical and instrumentation drawings, instrument loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings necessary to install, service, and repair equipment in accordance with related regulations and vendor specifications.
• Uses and performs maintenance on a variety of tools, electrical, and electronic test equipment; calibrates equipment as required; assists in reading and calibrating gauges and meters used for process control.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of materials, tools and supplies; requisitions materials as required.
• Maintains and calibrates critical equipment for facility safety, including fixed and portable as detectors, safety alarms, and the Chemical Scrubber system equipment.
• Confers with operations staff to determine equipment problems; suggests methods of minimizing such problems in an operational setting.
• Attends training and safety sessions as assigned; observes appropriate safety procedures and works to applicable codes and guidelines; makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods related to the electrical maintenance and repair of motors, switches, panels, lines, regulators, and related equipment and facilities used in the water and wastewater treatment facilities and the laboratory.
• Principles, practices, and methods related to the maintenance and repair of various data acquisition and control instrumentation.
• Telephone, telemetry, and SCADA equipment.
• Regulations pertaining to electrical and electronic installation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Electrical and electronic schematic diagrams.
• Principles of operation of water, wastewater, and laboratory systems.
• Principles of variable frequency drives motors, and control systems.
• The use and care of test equipment and hand and power tools common to the trade.
• Safety practices, procedures, and equipment pertaining to work in the industry, including working underground, in confined spaces, around high voltage, and around hazardous chemicals.
• Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work.
• Applicable federal and state laws; City, department, and division regulations, codes, policies, and procedures.
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
• Business arithmetic techniques.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

Ability to:

• Inspect, operate, diagnose problems, and perform preventive maintenance and repair work on electronic meters and recording instruments and SCADA systems; take appropriate action when failures occur.
• Analyze work problems and make corrections that will facilitate the completion of assignments.
• Read and interpret gauges and other recording devices and interpret the information as it relates to repair and maintenance activities.
• Read and understand sketches, equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, construction drawings, and blueprints.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and equipment required for the work.
• Perform a variety of support for engineering, fabricating, and design duties related to water and wastewater instrumentation systems construction, maintenance, and repair; interpret sketches and diagrams.
• Maintain manual and automated logs, records, parts inventory, reports, and charts.
• Perform work in confined spaces, following required confined space entry procedures.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to an associate degree in electronic sensory systems diagnosis, maintenance, repair and testing and three (3) years of technical electronics experience in the maintenance, installation and repair of electronic sensory control systems.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license upon appointment.
• Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board is highly desirable.
• May be required to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training.

The City of Tracy provides a generous benefit package to employees in the Teamsters Unit. A summary of key benefits is listed below. More in formation can be found in the and in the between the City of Tracy and General Teamsters Local No. 439, IBT.

Health Benefits - Choice administered through Teamsters Benefit Trust - Kaiser or United Healthcare health insurance plans available after a 3 month waiting period with generous City contribution.

Dental and Vision Plans - Choice of United Healthcare, Liberty Dental, or Delta Dental plans available (Delta Dental is available after completion of 12 months of eligibility in the Trust Fund in addition to a 3 month waiting period). VSP is available for vision coverage.

Life Insurance - Individual coverage of $30,000. Premium is fully paid by the City.

Retirement Program - CalPERS (formula dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS). Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation programs available (MissionSquare & Corebridge). The City participates in Social Security.

Paid Leave and Holidays - General vacation accrues at the rate of 96 hours per year the first year and progresses up to 192 hours per year at 16 years of service. Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 96 hours per year with unlimited accrual. There are 14 paid holidays per year (includes 2 floating holidays).

Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts - (IRS Section 125) Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.

Uniform Allowance - Crime Scene Technicians, Animal Service Aides, Animal Services Officers, Crime Prevention Specialists, Community Service Officers, Property/Evidence Technicians, Senior Property/Evidence Technician, Public Safety Dispatchers, and Code Enforcement Officersreceive a uniform allowance of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800) on the regular payday following their appointment. Thereafter, these classifications receive a uniform allowance of thirty dollars and seventy-seven cents ($30.77) per pay period. Safety Boot Allowance has a limited reimbursement up to $230 per fiscal year.

Additional Benefits - Employee Assistance Program, AFLAC, Tool Replacement, Employee Credit Union, Direct Deposit, Scholarshare529, and Tuition Reimbursement.
01

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following Supplemental Questions. I understand these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application (do not answer "see resume").I certify that all information provided on this application and the Supplemental Questions is true to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes

02

Please select your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Other

03

How many year of experience do you possess related to the maintenance, installation and repair of electronic sensory control systems. This experience should include sensory systems diagnosis, maintenance, repair and testing.

• Some, but less than 1 year
• 1-2 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 5 or more years

04

Do you possess any current certifications issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA)?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered "Yes" to the question above list all certifications you currently possess issued by the CWEA. If you answered "No" indicate "N/A".
06

Select the highest level Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board you currently possess.

• D1
• D2
• D3
• D4
• D5
• None of the above

07

Select which California Driver's License you currently possess.

• Class A
• Class A w/Endorsements
• Class B
• Class B w/Endorsements
• Class C
• I do not currently possess a valid California Driver's License.

08

Do you have experience working in a water or wastewater treatment plant, including working with electrical instrumentation?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe this work experience including the name of the employer. If you answered "No", please indicate "N/A"
10

Do you have experience using the following? Check all that apply

• Multimeter
• Transistor Checker
• Loop Meter
• AC/DC Drives
• Circuit Boards
• None of the above

11

How many years of experience do you possess working with magnetic and/or doppler flow meter calibrations?

• None
• Some, but less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

12

How many years of experience do you possess with programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and remote transmitter units (RTU's).

• None
• Some, but less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

13

How many years of experience do you possess in maintaining and/or calibrating water/wastewater chemical meters and analyzers such as chlorine, pH, temperature, and turbidity?

• None
• Some, but less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

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