- Salary
- $94k – $115k/yr
- Location
- Lathrop, CA, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
City of Lathrop
Electrician Instrument Technician
Electrician Instrument Technician
This position is assigned to a 4/10 work schedule.
This position will remain open until filled.
The Position
The City of Lathrop's Public Works Department is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Electrician / Instrument Technician. This is a regular, full-time position with benefits that reports to the Utility Operations Superintendent or higher-level Public Works staff.
The ideal candidate has an industrial electrical background with experience in medium voltage equipment maintenance, motor controls, and troubleshooting skills. The ideal candidate works well independently and in a team. The ideal candidate has experience reading and interpreting wiring diagrams/ladder diagram formats, single line drawings, and electrical detail drawings. VFD and PLC installation and maintenance experience is preferred.
The ideal candidate has an industrial electrical background with experience in medium voltage equipment maintenance, motor controls, and troubleshooting skills. The ideal candidate works well independently and in a team. The ideal candidate has experience reading and interpreting wiring diagrams/ladder diagram formats, single line drawings, and electrical detail drawings. VFD and PLC installation and maintenance experience is preferred.
The Department
The City of Lathrop Public Works Department has over $90M of active Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs)which includes highway interchanges, traffic signals, road realignments, road widening, sidewalk improvements, pavement rehabilitation, water line improvements, sewer system improvements and storm drainage improvements, to name a few. The Engineering Department manages these projects and consists of the City Engineer, one Senior Civil Engineer, two Assistant Engineers, one Management Analyst and Administration staff.
About Lathrop
Incorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop. Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore.
The Department’s January 1, 2026, population estimates show Lathrop grew from 38,791 residents in 2025 to 40,942 residents in 2026, an increase of 2,151 people, or 5.5%. The report ranks Lathrop as the second fastest-growing city in California with a population over 30,000, behind only Mountain House. Lathrop also ranked fifth among California cities under 300,000 residents for the largest numeric population increase. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.
Essential Functions (include but are not limited to the following)
- Perform skilled electrical work in the inspection, repair, alteration, construction, installation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems, wiring, instruments and equipment at wastewater, storm water and well water facilities; inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems, motors, controls and wiring.
- Install, maintain, repair, calibrate and test a variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electromechanical and electronic recording, indicating, controlling, analyzing and metering instruments.
- Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions; trace out wiring, perform diagnostic tests on system components and replace defective wires and parts, including switches, receptacles and fuses.
- Assure compliance with City policies and building, health and safety codes applicable to the electrical trade; assure activities comply with established safety guidelines and procedures
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Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Electrician / Instrument Technician. Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program in electrical work and two years journey-level experience in the electrician trade.
License/Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
Physical Working Conditions
Functions require dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and machines utilized in the electronics trade; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; bending or stooping to perform repair and maintenance tasks; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by the position; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform detailed electrical work; kneeling, crouching and crawling on floors to install equipment or make repairs; standing for extended periods of time; climbing ladders; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and find coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information; exposure to electrical power supply and high voltage; working around and with machinery having moving parts; working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber; working at heights.
Applications
Use the "Apply" link to submit your application materials for this wonderful opportunity. A completed employment application is required. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
EEOC
The City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Reasonable Accommodations
The City of Lathrop is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (209) 941-7350 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Skills
PLCCompliance