Position Title: WWTP Electrical Control Technician IPay Grade: IDepartment: Water Quality Control FLSA Status: Non-ExemptReports To: Wastewater Treatment Plant SuperintendentSafety Sensitive: NoPosition Supervises: NoDate Approved: 07/2021 On-call Required: YesDate Revised: 03/2026Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, and subject to change, as approved by the City Manager. HOURS: Monday - Friday; 6:00am-2:00pm; on-call rotation approximately every 6 weeks. JOB SUMMARY:Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in maintaining the wastewater facility.Examples of work performed: repairs and performs the maintenance on the Wastewater facility, assembles and overhauls pumps, valves, electric motors, and other equipment. Installs, repairs, and replaces electrical equipment; inspects defective equipment and diagnoses malfunctions; orders necessary parts and supplies; prepares and maintains records for all equipment, parts, and supplies. Operates boom truck and other machinery, as needed. Diagnoses and repairs electric/control malfunctions when they arise. Operates computer for checking plant operations, (SCADA); performs facility and vehicle maintenance; performs other work as required. Subject to on-call work as scheduled by the Superintendent, including some weekend work. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in servicing a wastewater treatment facility Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance of equipment and machinery Knowledge of programmable logic controllers and variable frequency drivesKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautionsAbility to service and overhaul pumps and equipment used in a wastewater systemAbility to use the necessary tools, welders, torches, drills, saws, and other necessary equipmentAbility to operate a boom truckAbility to operate light motor vehiclesAbility to keep routine records and make reportsAbility to operate computer for checking plant operations (SCADA)Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A high school education or equivalent is required. Must possess a valid TN driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A two-year degree in industrial/electrical maintenance or three (3) years' experience as a maintenance technician is preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS:Physical:Work involves frequent physical exertion including walking, climbing, bending, stooping, and lifting. Requires physical strength when manipulating pumps and equipment.Environmental:Worker may be exposed to biological hazards through contact with raw sewage; hydrogen sulfide; and methane gas as well as hazards such as dirt, oil, grease, noise and temperature extremes. Responsibilities include working with active electrical circuits. Work is performed in all weather conditions. FULL-TIME BENEFITS SUMMARY:MedicalDentalVisionPaid Life Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Voluntary Benefits Pension and 401k Retirement SavingsPaid HolidaysPaid Sick time – 8 hours/monthPaid Vacation time – 8 hours/month City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources division at (931) 520-5256.