UTILITIES ELECTRONICS & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN- ...

Salary : $56,888.00 - $88,171.20 Annually Location : Cary, NC Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Job Number: 26-02503 Department: Utilities Division: WWWRF Opening Date: 02/03/2026 FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: N/A DescriptionNOTE-- This position is accepting applications on a rolling basis and may be filled AT ANY TIME. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Ready to get hands-on with the systems that help keep Cary running? We're looking for an Electronics Technician to join our team at the Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility. In this role, you'll dive into everything from calibrating meters and maintaining PLCs to troubleshooting SCADA systems and keeping our fiber networks humming. If you enjoy solving problems, working with tech that matters, and being part of a team that supports the heart of our community, we encourage you to apply! Our Electronics Technician positions are part of our established career ladder program that provides for the advancement of non-supervisory staff members in eligible positions who demonstrate increasing levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Anticipated Hiring Range: $56,888-$69,867. Compensation may be higher for candidates with directly related experience, certifications and exceptional qualifications. This position is based at the Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility located at 3500 Reclamation Rd. New Hill, NC 27562. Water Treatment facility positions are designated as "critical positions", meaning employees are required to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations, to ensure continued operation of the facility. Additionally, this position has rotating "on-call" responsibilities. Typical Tasks Performs periodic calibration and observation checks of meters, chart recorders, electronic control valves, circuit boards, motor control centers, pumps, motors, and complicated instrumentation equipment; Maintains automatic controls at the water reclamation facilities to include troubleshooting and maintaining PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) hardware and software systems, interpreting ladder logic and control schematics, and diagnoses issues involving analog (4-20mA) and digital I/O circuits. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on all electrical and electronic equipment, including emergency generators; Makes recommendations on equipment or instrumentation needed for use in upcoming budgets; Designs, tests, implements and maintains SCADA system; develops trends from SCADA historian; Maintains all records associated with instrumentation which include daily, weekly, and monthly flow charts; Responds to failure in any of the electrical systems and makes necessary replacements or repairs; Performs equipment upgrades and modifications; Purchases electrical and electronic material or equipment as necessary; Installs new equipment; pulls new service connections for motors, etc.; Maintains WRF fiber networks for equipment communication and CCTV; Serves as facility liaison, working with integrators and Town staff; Maintains Electronics parts inventory and backups of all facility PLC programs; Installs and terminates fiber optic cables, maintains network switches; Provides training to facility staff; Performs other job-related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic components of water and wastewater treatment plants and pump station equipment; comprehensive knowledge of personal computers; comprehensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work; comprehensive knowledge of the principles of radio transmitting and receiving theory; ability to read and understand schematic and circuit wiring diagrams; knowledge of PLCs and troubleshooting of hardware and software including 4-20 ma circuitry; ability to work independently; knowledgeable of fiber network communications equipment and is capable of troubleshooting network issues; ability to use and care for tools used in the testing and repair of instruments and control devices; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with co-workers and citizens; ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic problems; ability to work under adverse weather conditions. Physical Requirements Work in this class is medium to heavy work and may require exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and unpleasant surroundings. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely including climbing stairs and ladders and crawling into tight spaces. Moderate to heavy lifting is required in performing the work. Visual acuity is necessary to perform paperwork, read gauges, and make repairs. An employee must also be able to hear, talk, and smell. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an associate's degree program with a degree in electronics and some experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic and electrical equipment in a large industrial or municipal environment. Must posses a Grade I or higher wastewater collection system operator's certification issued by the State of North Carolina, OR acquire this certification within 1 year of hire date (training provided). A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Occasional 12-Hour operational shift coverage in a fill-in capacity is required for this position. PREFERS: Experience working with electrical voltage up to 480 volts. Experience with single and three-phase voltage types. Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment. Conditions of Employment: Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI finger-printing, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment. Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Regular Full-Time Employees Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits. All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee's hire date. 01 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history? Yes No 02 Which best describes your completed level of education? High School Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 03 Do you possess a degree or certificate in Electronics (or a closely related field)? If YES, please describe. 04 How many years of experience do you have in maintaining and repairing electronic and electrical equipment in a large-scale industrial setting?This experience must be reflected in the Work History of your application. I have no experience but I'm happy to learn. Less than 1 year 1-2 Years 3-4 Years 5 or more years 05 Do you have specific experience performing maintenance on pumps and motors that exceed 100 HP? Yes No 06 Do you have specific experience with control voltages? If YES, please describe. 07 Do you have specific experience working with single and three-phase voltage types from 120 to 575 volts? Yes No 08 Please list the voltages that you have experience working with. 09 Describe your experience with Microsoft Office software. Highly skilled Moderate Experience Very Limited Experience No experience 10 Do you currently possess, or have pending, a Grade 1 (or higher) Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification? I "yes" please list certification in the "certificates" field of the application. Yes No 11 Describe a recent electrical maintenance or repair project-either from work or personal life-that was particularly challenging or one you took pride in completing? If you have no examples type NA in the box. 12 Why are you interested in this position? Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04