Utility Electrical Technician - Northeast Wastewater

City of Lincoln NE

Lincoln, NE

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$72,467.20–$92,539.20 Per Year
SKILLS
Calibration, Compensation and Benefits, Control Systems, Driver's License, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Emergency Response, Flexible Spending Accounts, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Preventative Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Property Maintenance, Record Keeping, Scaffolding, Schematics, State Laws and Regulations, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Reliability, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Lincoln, NE
POSTED
30+ days ago

Utility Electrical Technician - Northeast Wastewater

Salary

$72,467.20 - $92,539.20 Annually

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600245-2

Department

Transportation & Utilities Department

Division

Wastewater

Opening Date

05/15/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Job Posting Information

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities is seeking a skilled Utility Electrical Technician to support our Wastewater Division. In this role, youll work hands-on with advanced electrical, instrumentation, and control systems that keep essential treatment and pumping operations functioning safely and efficiently for our community.

If youre a self-sufficient Electrical Technician and you want to use your knowledge and experience to repair, maintain and improve vital City of Lincoln infrastructure, this position is ideal for you. In this role, youll have the opportunity to operate both independently, and in a team built of Electricians and Technicians from diverse electrical backgrounds on a variety of tasks, much of which is complex maintenance of electrical gear rated from 480 up to 12,800 Volts AC.

What Youll Do

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, install and repair electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment
  • Complete preventative and corrective maintenance work orders
  • Diagnose issues with PLC/SCADA systems and support system reliability
  • Schedule and coordinate work with operations staff
  • Respond to emergency maintenance needs
  • Assist with system upgrades, vendor coordination, and SCADA support
  • Maintain accurate records, schematics, and inventory
  • This role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, work at heights, work on ladders/scaffolds, work in confined spaces.

Work Location: This position reports to the NE Lincoln Water Resource Recovery Facility, 7000 N 70th, Lincoln, NE but does operate at various locations throughout the city as needed.

Work Schedule: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a senior high school or equivalent and two years of experience as an industrial electrician in the repair and maintenance of electrical power and control equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid drivers license when operating a vehicle is necessary for the satisfactory performance of assigned duties.

Possession of a valid Electrical Contractors License or State of Nebraska Journeyman's Electrician License.

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities provides

transit, transportation, and utilities services year-round to the citizens of

Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU. We feel the importance of building relationships within our

divisions and department and with our community partners. We value our teams

forward-thinking attitude and pride ourselves on good stewardship of our

environment. We celebrate our individual strengths that in turn take our teams

to new levels of accomplishment.

We commit ourselves to offering additional training

opportunities and a variety of paths for professional job growth. Our teammates

enjoy benefits that include, but are not limited to, a retirement match, paid

vacation, holidays, sick leave, and health, dental, and vision plans. Join the

largest department at the City of Lincoln today. We are excited to enhance our

communitys quality of life together.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

  • Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
  • We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
  • All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
  • 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
  • Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
  • $70,000 of Life Insurance
  • $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
  • Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
  • Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: 1. This application is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses may not receive full credit. 4. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education referred to must also be listed in the Work and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive credit. 5. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.

  • Acknowledge

02

This position requires a valid State of Nebraska Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Contractor License. Do you have a valid State of Nebraska Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Contractor License?

  • Yes
  • No

03

If yes, please list your classification of license. If no, please enter "N/A".

04

Do you have experience working in or around treatment, refinery, or manufacturing facilities of any kind?

  • Yes, more than 4 years of experience
  • Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience
  • Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience
  • Yes, less than 6 months experience
  • No experience

05

If yes, please list the employer(s) from the Work History section of the application where you gained this experience and describe your experience. If no, please enter "N/A".

06

Do you have any other Electrical experience?

  • Yes
  • No

07

If yes, please list the employer(s) from the Work History section of the application where you gained this experience and describe your experience. If no, please enter "N/A".

08

Do you have experience working on or around medium voltage (2,400 to 15,000 Volt) equipment and switchgear?

  • Yes
  • No

09

If yes, please list the employer(s) from the Work History section of the application where you gained this experience and describe your experience. If no, please enter "N/A".

10

Do you have experience in the repair, calibration and maintenance of control and instrumentation equipment?

  • Yes, more than 4 years of experience
  • Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience
  • Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience
  • Yes, less than 6 months experience
  • No experience

11

If yes, please list the employer(s) from the Work History section of the application where you gained this experience and describe your experience. If no, please enter "N/A".

12

I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. I understand state law requires operators possessing a drivers license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska drivers license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, I understand that I must notify my immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of my drivers license. Further, I understand that this document is an official City/County record, and that falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the City/County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction. Do you have a valid drivers license?

  • Yes
  • No

13

If yes, please list the state that issued the license, the drivers license number, the date of issuance and the expiration date.

Required Question

Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm

About the Company

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City of Lincoln NE