Utility Electronics Technician II

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Utility Electronics Technician II Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department PUBLIC UTILITIES Division PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP Requisition Number 2026135 Number of hours worked per week 40+ Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

(Mandatory on-call and unscheduled overtime may be required)

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE10 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

$51,869 - $77,155

(Salary depends on qualifications and experience.)

Job Description

Are you ready to advance your career by taking your technical skills to the next level and taking on greater responsibilities?

As a Utilities Electronics Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing critical electronic systems that support water and sewer operations. This position blends hands-on technical work with problem-solving and system improvement, including installing and servicing instrumentation, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and ensuring systems operate efficiently and meet regulatory standards.

Job Duties Include:

• Performs complex, technical work in the repair, maintenance, inspection, installation, and calibration of instrumentation, control systems and equipment related to water production, water distribution and sanitary sewer pump stations.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and conducts preventive maintenance (e.g. cleaning, calibration) on electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems and equipment to include programmable logic controls (PLC); variable frequency drives (VFD); various level, flow, pressure, and temperature devices; solid state reduced voltage controllers; pneumatic and digital instrumentations; alarm telemetry systems; data loggers; motor control circuits; generator control; and transfer switches.
• Designs, fabricates, and installs new instrumentation systems; reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams and schematics to include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), ladder logic and proportional-integral (PI) controls.
• Provides cost estimates, evaluates resource needs, manages the effective deployment of resources, and prepares and reviews specifications.
• Maintains inventory of spare parts for instrumentation and initiates procurement of replacement supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Collects data for preventive maintenance system. Prepares files and reports including records of repair and maintenance work completed.
• Operates assigned service vehicle, meggers, power analyzers, hand and power tools, permanent and portable generators, and load bank testers; recommends changes to operational functions of equipment, as needed.
• May supervise or guide subordinate staff to ensure all equipment meets given codes and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires an associate's degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in electronics or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in programming and calibration of water and sewer instrumentation and controls is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 05/18/2026 Job Close Date 06/01/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Medical Marijuana:

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

power tools, hand tools, computer, phone, copier, test equipment

Protective Equipment Required

hard hat, gloves, steel toe boots, hearing and eye protection & face mask

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards S = Seasonally Chemical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Electrical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives S = Seasonally Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse M = Several Times Per Month Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures M = Several Times Per Month Noise and Vibration M = Several Times Per Month Fumes and Odors S = Seasonally Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment, Outdoors

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

System Analyst, however, not on a regular basis

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter