WASTEWATER CREW LEADER (HIGH VOLTAGE) (OPEN)

WASTEWATER CREW LEADER (HIGH VOLTAGE) (OPEN) Print ( Apply ufeff WASTEWATER CREW LEADER (HIGH VOLTAGE) (OPEN) Salary $77,033.18 - $86,535.39 Annually Location Ohio 45202, OH Job Type Full-time Classified Job Number 25-02248 (O) Department Metropolitan Sewer District Opening Date 02/02/2026 Closing Date 2/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions General Statement of Duties This MSD employee plans, schedules, and coordinates the work for High Voltage electrical crew and instructs and trains the crew in work and safety procedures. Directs the EMW3 electrical maintenance crew and contractors in troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance activities and keeps records and files pertaining to work, maintenance supplies, tools and instruments, and other items pertinent to the maintenance functions. Work includes more advanced technical knowledge of substation maintenance, electrical controls, and complex devices. Duties include layout and installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, adjustment, inspecting, cleaning, testing, and troubleshooting of electric and electro-mechanical systems and component parts. Performs all EMW3 related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) (Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.) Knowledge of: Rewiring of light fixtures. Hardware and fittings of the electrical trade (various gauges and types of wire, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers, etc.) Safety precautions (including lock-out tag-out procedures) necessary when working with electricity, especially high voltage, and around machinery with exposed moving parts. Safety with high voltage (HV) including the use of HV gloves, blankets, hotsticks and remote racking; formal training and experience in switching, isolating and maintaining high voltage and other potentially dangerous systems. Principles with advanced experience and understanding of safety concerns, clearances necessary, and precautions associated with high voltage equipment. Basic electrical theory-circuits and conductors. Electrical terminology, codes, and symbols to read schematics and blueprints. Typical hand tools used in electrical work (cable connectors, crimping tool, pliers, wire cutters). Typical electrical test instruments (ammeter, voltmeter, meggar, multimeter). Electrical formulas and computations involving adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and decimals. How various circuits, equipment, and controls operate, fit, and work together. Proper operation of electric motors. Electric control circuits and complex device operations including Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Programmer Logic Controllers (PLC), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Programmable Relays and other Electronic System Controllers. A wide range of electrical devices that require service and troubleshooting which may include: Low voltage systems (monitors, alarms, security and safety systems, lighting, communications, fiber optic, LAN, computer networking devices, etc.) Medium voltage systems (controllers, switches, panels, circuit breakers, control power transformers, HVAC equipment, MCC, protective relays, transfer equipment, UPS and power conditioning equipment, emergency generators, medium voltage switchgear and substation equipment, lightning arresters, insulators, interrupters, voltage regulators, isolation transformers, power factor capacitors, etc High voltage systems (high voltage substations and switchgear, high voltage SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers, high voltage cable and terminations, etc.) Human Resources Policies and Procedures, Civil Service Rules, departmental policies and procedures, and the union contract Skill to: Use test instruments like HV meggers, resistance and continuity testing, multimeters, and others in troubleshooting devices. Safely use more advanced tools and technology such as laptop computers, programmable and diagnostic type instruments as well as handheld plug-in type analyzers including infrared cameras, fiber testers, LAN testers, attenuation and DB loss testing, power quality and harmonic analyzers, and other complex testing devices. Make splices in wire. Pull wire through conduit including use of fiber optic cable. Install remote terminal units. Make wiring connections for switches and receptacles. Drive bucket trucks, aerial trucks, vehicles with trainers and similar equipment. Use laptops, computers, and other electronic media as well as application software for documenting work, ordering materials, entering or responding to work orders. Use various software applications like e-mail, CAD, maintenance management or asset management packages, spreadsheets or word processing and various diagnostic or test applications. Use laptops for setting protective relay parameters, downloading programs into controllers, PLCs, RTUs, etc. Ability to: Read complex wiring and control diagrams. Work at depths, in confined places and at great heights from ladders, bucket trucks, and scaffolds, both outdoors and indoors. Interpret and apply construction plans, blueprint, and wiring diagrams. Troubleshoot various circuit defects. Independently construct and analyze complex wiring and control circuits for light, power, and equipment operation. Interpret electrical diagrams, symbols, and terminology. Instruct crew in proper work procedures and safety practices. Coordinate the activities of employees. Use city contracts to order/purchase parts, materials, tools, safety equipment as related to the needs of the crew. Work alongside crews when necessary. Handle public contacts and citizens diplomatically. Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing. Carry out oral and written instructions. Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.) Assigns crews, ensuring that they are provided with necessary supplies, materials, and tools, and that all instructions are fully understood. Adjust work schedule to ensure tasks align with operational needs. Coordinate activities with other work groups. Determine parts, materials, and services needed for the required work per business processes. Identify if items are in stock or if they need to be purchased. Review work orders when fieldwork is completed to ensure that all information is contained in the work order. This process includes listing all labor, materials, parts, services, and lessons learned/obstacles as feedback for future planning processes. Coordinate and perform maintenance activities on industrial process equipment per business processes. Under the direction of a supervisor, applies and enforces safety principles and practices as stipulated in department policies and procedures and the Employee Safety Instruction Manual; identifies and eliminates unsafe practices and conditions. Provides on-the-job training by demonstrating procedures on unusual or complex maintenance activities. Regularly checks the facilities and work sites for proper upkeep and reports or corrects irregularities. Installs data boards and data lines to data jacks and computers using fiber optic cable. Installs, wires, tests, and services Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), programmable relays, and other electronic system controllers. Installs and modifies conduit and conductors to supply electricity to electrically operated equipment, including Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) units. Installs new aerial lines or replaces damaged aerial lines by working from platform lift trucks, bucket trucks, scaffolding, etc. Installs data boards and data lines to data jacks and computers using fiber optic cable. Runs remote terminal units. Maintains work records using paper forms, checklists, notepads, or various computer programs such as computerized maintenance management or work order software or other devices such as e-mail, CAD, electronic tablets, or laptops. Performs or directs the maintenance and repair of electric motors by testing, inspecting, and servicing, using hand tools and electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, and meggars. Maintains, installs, tests, and repairs communications and data system equipment including phone, fiber, radio, wireless, and other related systems. Services Ultraviolet system lighting and equipment used in water and wastewater plants. Maintains complex electrical motor starters and control systems. Maintains switchgear and transformers by inspecting, cleaning, and servicing, using hand tools, and cleaning equipment. Maintains batteries and DC system equipment by inspecting, testing, cleaning, recharging, and replacing. Maintains shop and work areas in a safe, orderly, and healthy condition. Repairs or maintains electrical pumps and motors. Repairs all HID, fluorescent, and incandescent light fixtures, installed indoors or outdoors. Repairs or replaces broken and defective wiring, including high voltage feeders. Drives bucket trucks, aerial ladders, vehicles with trainers and similar equipment to work sites. Ability to work on underground and overhead equipment. Initiates requests for the requisition of equipment, tools, and supplies necessary for maintenance of the facilities Keeps inventory records of maintenance supplies, vehicle shop equipment, tools, and test instruments; keeps records of requisitions and storeroom purchases. Prepares operating reports of types of equipment and materials used, number of units serviced or replaced, and similar information. Inspects completed work and assists in mapping out new projects. Required Education and Experience Open: Each applicant must have four years of experience working on equipment servicing industrial facilities rated at 4160 volts AC or above. Qualifying applicants may hold titles such as Electrical Utility Lineman, Electrical Utility Substation Technician, or a High Voltage Maintenance Technician. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must have a valid Driver's License. A valid Ohio Commercial Driver's License may be required for certain assignments. Vision suitable for reading test instrument gauges accurately. Ability to work with high voltage. Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, etc., and work at great heights. Strength to safely pull cable through conduit, lift and carry toolboxes, electric panels, and other heavy equipment. Color vision sufficient to distinguish between basic colors and shades of colors to analyze color-coded wiring systems. Sufficient finger dexterity to handle small fittings and do precise work inside boxes and equipment. When assigned, must be willing to work on irregular and/or rotating, split, or night shifts and to respond to emergency calls when necessary. Must be willing and able to drive assigned vehicles when necessary and to operate mechanical equipment when necessary. MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. Additional Exam Information: Credit for Military Service : Special credit for honorable military service is given (1) only to Ohio residents, (2) who successfully complete all portions of the testing process, and (3) who provide Human Resources a long-form copy of your DD-214 confirming an honorable discharge (Character of Service Box 24 on DD-214). Disabled veterans shall receive ten preference points and non-disabled veterans shall receive five preference points. Veteran's points will be added only to passing scores. Background Investigation : A criminal background investigation will be conducted for this position (according to Civil Service Commission Rule 15 u2013 Sensitive Classifications/Positions and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2001 and the Patriot Act). The purpose is to detect security risks and prevent security threats posed by potential employees. U.S. Citizenship : All positions with the City of Cincinnati require that each applicant be a citizen of the United States or have a valid permanent resident card at the time of appointment (date of hire). HR Contact: The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a

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