Wastewater Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I/II

Wastewater Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I/II

Salary

$62,976.16 - $76,566.88 Annually

Location

Bakersfield, CA, CA

Job Type

Full-Time (Use Regular Full-Time)

Job Number

02469

Department

Water

Division

Wastewater

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/25/2026 1:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of skilled duties involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of control instrumentation, electrical, electronic, radio, and telemetry equipment and systems of the City's wastewater treatment facilities.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the positions essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Installs, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and operates electrical, electronic, control instrumentation systems and devices including VFDs, electrical motors, power circuits, control circuits, computer systems including PLC, SCADA, radio, and communication equipment, co-generation facilities, systems, and equipment.

For full job descriptions: Wastewater Electrical & Instrumentation Tech I & Wastewater Electrical & Instrumentation Tech II

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

Technician I:

• Graduation from high school or GED; AND
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or its equivalent in the electrical, electronics, or instrumentation fields; AND
• One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in operating, maintaining, installing, and repairing, a variety of electrical, electronic, and control systems common to field or heavy industrial process plants.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license

Technician II:

In addition to the requirements of Technician I:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible journey-level work experience in operating, maintaining, installing, and repairing a variety of electrical, electronic, and control systems common to field or heavy industrial process plants
• OR two (2) years of experience equivalent to Electrical & Instrumentation Technician with the City of Bakersfield.

Licenses, Certificates or Special Requirements:

• Possession of a first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates during the initial 12 months of employment and continued maintenance of valid certificates;
• Possession of a California 40-hour HAZWOPER Certificate during the initial 12 months of employment and continued maintenance of a valid certificate.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

July 9, 2026 (Tentative)

An appraisal will be made of the applicants experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• Police Trainee Unit
• Supervisory & Management Unit

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the Cityweb Employee Benefits page for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the Citys participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the Citys Retirement Info page for additional information.

01

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School/ GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None

02

Do you possess completion of a formal apprenticeship or its equivalent in the electrical, electronics, or instrumentation fields? Please attach the certificate to your application.

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of increasingly responsible journey-level work experience in operating, maintaining, installing, and repairing a variety of electrical, electronic, and control systems common to field or heavy industrial process plants do you possess?

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5+ years
• None

04

In regard to question #3, please describe your experience in operating, maintaining, installing, and repairing a variety of electrical, electronic, and control systems common to field or heavy industrial process plants. Include your employer, and dates of employment. Do not write "See Resume/Application".

05

Do you possess a valid Class "C" driver's license or out of state equivalent?

• Yes
• No

06

Please select each of the following for which you have work experience.

• Programable Logic Controllers
• SCADA Systems
• Industrial Network Administration
• 3-Phase Motors
• Motor Control Centers
• None

07

In regard to question #6, please describe your experience in each selected item. Do not write "See resume/application"

08

I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.

• Yes
• No

09

I understand that I must submit a completed Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by the filing deadline, June 25, 2026, at 1 PM Pacific Time, in order to have my application accepted. You may submit these documents on-line as an attachment; mail or bring to the Human Resources Department, City Hall 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301; email to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us, or Fax to (661) 852-2070. The Certificate and the Resume must reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Wastewater Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I/II #02469) and be submitted to the attention of Tanya Wilson.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Bakersfield

Address 1600 Truxtun Avenue

Bakersfield, California, 93301

Phone (661) 326-3773

(661) 326-3773

Website http://www.bakersfieldjobs.us