DPWES is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewers, 60+ pumpstations, and a NACWA Platinum Award winning 67 million gallon per day treatment plant. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then the Wastewater Collections Division is the place for you. This position works within a diverse group of electricians who support the Wastewater Pumping Stations.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of three - phase industrial electrical equipment up to 4160 volts, including MCC, panel boards, standby generators, motors, pump controllers, HVAC equipment, switch gear, rack able breakers, VFDS and soft starters and other electrical equipment in the Wastewater Pumping Stations.
Performs a wide range of complex preventive/corrective maintenance and general housekeeping to maintain continuous operation of industrial electrical equipment.
Lists and order necessary parts to restock, repair or replace all industrial electrical equipment throughout the pumping stations.
Utilizes computers and software to maintain work orders, requisition parts, for preventive and corrective maintenance.
Performs work in permit confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective gear, slippery and wet conditions.
Attends required electrical training to ensure work is performed.
Complies with the regulatory requirements and national electrical code.
This position is subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime.
The ideal candidate should possess:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working independently and in a team environment with shared responsibilities.
Excellent problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.
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DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
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Note: Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties.
In early 2027, all Wastewater Collection Division will be permanently located at the new Water Resources and Infrastructure building, located at 6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015. Position may require traveling to multiple Fairfax County sites.
*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Industrial Electrician II position.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the following: graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education or equivalent; successful completion of an approved electrician's apprentice program and four years of experience as an industrial electrician.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license.
A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman Electrician's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a medical examination to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.
Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime. Subject to working in adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas. Ability to distinguish different color wiring.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year experience working in an industrial setting and working on industrial electrical equipment.
Four (4) years of work experience observing electrical safe work practices.
One (1) year experience reading one line and schematic drawings.
One (1) year experience conducting preventive maintenance practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to distinguish colors of electrical conductors. Ability to drive county vehicles to and from job sites/ pumping stations throughout the county to perform electrical work. Ability to routinely climb ladders and stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend or twist their body to perform troubleshooting of industrial equipment. Ability to stand, kneel or bend for long periods of time and occasional stopping. Ability to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects and to move two or more limbs together while remaining in place. Able to lift 50lbs; drive 1/2, 3/4, and 1-ton utility truck and operate hoisting equipment, stooping and extended standing. Frequent exposure to loud noises and rare exposure to airborne substances and routine climbing. Ability to work around chemicals and other wastewater treatment chemicals. Must also be able to operate tools in close proximity to electrical components. Must be capable of climbing/crouching in confined areas as this position requires the ability to enter permitted confined spaces. Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by persons who weigh 310 lbs. or more. Must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all @types of environments. This requires the ability to endure variable and extreme weather conditions such as hot, cold, during rain, etc. Must wear a
