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CITY OF HASTINGS Electric Technician I in HASTINGS, Nebraska
[DESCRIPTION OF WORK [Under the direct supervision of the Director of Electrical Operations performs a variety of repair, maintenance, and provisioning duties to ensure proper operation of electric substations, transformers, SCADA, wired and wireless voice/data communications equipment, electric meters, traffic signals, water well controls, telephones and telephone system and various other electric and electronic equipment. Performs required high voltage primary testing on all Substation and Power plant equipment. [QUALIFICATIONS [Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to an Associate Degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or Information Technology from an accredited college. [SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- May be required to obtain CDL.
[ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB]{arial",sans-serif"=""}
- Inspects, maintains and repairs all substation equipment, including transformers, breakers, relays, capacitor banks, regulators, etc., electrical and electronic devices for other departments, telephone and fiber equipment, traffic signal controls and fixtures, and calibrates and repairs SCADA system equipment.
- Reviews, and carries out switching orders.
- Inspects, reads, tests, installs and programs meters along with installing and testing metering equipment.
- Read and maintain as needed Electronic interface with water and gas meters.
- Operate, repair, and install devices associated with AMI metering systems.
- Reports unusual events or operating conditions to Director of Electrical Operations
- Cleans and maintains Substations, Meters and Substation repair shop, department vehicles, tools etc. as required.
- During emergencies, performs any duties required to protect personnel, property or to preserve continuity of service.
- Prepares and maintains necessary reports and records.
- Participates in rotation for callback to handle emergencies.