Trades Technician - Water Production

This position is responsible for performing journeyman trades duties. The position will be required to perform use mechanical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment on highly specialized equipment associated with all levels of the water treatment process. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs. Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery. Performs required routine preventative maintenance and repair activities. Depending on grade level, incumbent will act as a lead worker, directing personnel in the proper repair / replacement of equipment.  This position will be expected to fully versed in predictive (condition based) and precision maintenance technologies and must be able to trouble-shoot equipment to determine the cause of any problems and make accurate and timely decisions with respect to repairs and/or replacements.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in industrial equipment maintenance, completion of a training program or apprenticeship in the mechanical or electrical trades, experience in the repair of water or wastewater treatment plant equipment, or a related field, a basic understanding electrical safety in an industrial plant, and past experience working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS):
 
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.
 
Position Grades: 
Trades Technician I - A12(3) - $41,669
Trades Technician II - B21(3) - $43,238 - $56,210
Trades Technician III – B23(3) - $51,237 - $66,608
Trades Technician IV – B31(3) - $55,721 - $72,437
 
Minimum Qualifications
Trades Technician I:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
• Valid Georgia Driver's License;
• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Trades Technician II:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Valid Georgia Driver's License;
• Two years of trades experience;
• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment; 
• A Water Distribution System Operator License must be obtained within 12 months of employment
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Trades Technician III:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Valid Georgia Driver's License;
• Four years of trades experience
• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment; 
• A Water Distribution Systems Operator License must be obtained within 12 months of employment
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Trades Technician IV: This position may supervise staff to include prioritizing and assigning work and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Valid Georgia Driver's License;
• Five years of progressively responsible trades experience, some of which is in a supervisory capacity;
• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment; 
• A Water Distribution Systems Operator License must be obtained within 12 months of employment
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click one of the below links;

• Level I
• Level II
• Level III
• Level IV

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

Department of Water Resources

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (Department) is a publicly-owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community. The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation.  The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9, 000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations.  The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource. 

For more information about this department, please click here.


About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
 
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
 
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! 

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. 

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. 

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

Salary : $55,721 - $89,153