Utility System Technician

The City of Pomona has an exciting opportunity for a Utility System Technician to join the Water Resources team. This position, under general supervision, will perform journey level electrical, electronic, programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, and telemetry work in the repair, alteration, construction, installation, and maintenance of systems and equipment at City-owned water utility facilities; and will design, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for wells, boosters, treatment plants, transfer valves, buildings, and remote telemetry units.

The Ideal Candidate 

The ideal candidate is a motivated and hands-on individual who enjoys understanding how mechanical and electrical systems work together to keep things running. They take initiative, follow through on tasks, and apply their technical knowledge to solve problems and support daily operations. They communicate clearly, work well in a team, and contribute to shared goals with a positive attitude. With a strong focus on results and a genuine interest in learning and growing, they’re proud to play a role in keeping Pomona’s water systems safe and reliable.

Why Pomona

The City of Pomona offers a rewarding career opportunity for individuals dedicated to water systems and ensuring the reliable delivery of this vital resource to the community. This role is ideal for those who take pride in hands-on work, value safety and teamwork, and wish to contribute to the sustainable operation of essential infrastructure. Join a team that plays a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of the Pomona community.

This position has an excellent benefits package that includes a 4/10 work schedule with Fridays off and medical, dental, and vision coverage. The position offers participation in CalPERS, the option to join a deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and medical flex spending account program. In addition, the City of Pomona offers Water Certification Pay. Qualifying employees in this position who hold a certificate which surpasses the minimum certificate requirements of the job classification will receive additional payment after education verification. In this role, you’ll not only grow professionally but also enjoy financial stability and growth. The City of Pomona is proud to offer competitive salaries, complemented by a structured salary increase plan:

• A 4% raise on October 1, 2025.
• A significant 5% increase on October 1, 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY:

Any combination equivalent of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Education and Experience

• Two years of college supplemented by specialized training in electronic, computer, and telemetry equipment.
• Two years of journey level electronic and electrical experience.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required at the time of application. 
• Possession of, or must obtain, a Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate within 1 year of employment.
• Possession of, or must obtain, CPR, First Aid, Arc Flash, Respirator, Confined Space, and Hazwoper certificates within 6 months of employment.

Core Competencies:

To excel in this position, one must possess a set of core competencies. These competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Action & Results Focus: Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Mechanical Insight: Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Inspect, repair, install, test, service, and maintain, electrical, electronic, and telemetry systems including conduit and duct systems, light and power circuits, generators, control equipment, switches, and switchboards.
• Install interior and exterior wiring for equipment, time clocks, special circuitry for telemetry equipment, remote data sensing and transmitting equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), computer systems and networks, power supplies, chart recorders, controllers, valves, and pump control equipment.
• Wire new and altered equipment, chemical feeders, chemical mixers, chlorination controls, pumps and emergency generators; install raceways and panels; pull electrical wire; fabricate brackets, holders, boxes and supports.
• Plan and lay out assigned tasks; operate tools and instruments, including meggers, voltmeters, conduit benders, multi-meters, oscilloscope, calibrators, signal generators, and computer based diagnostic programs.
• Disassemble, repair, and replace control systems for Clayton valves; inspect pump and lift stations; perform preventive maintenance and diagnose equipment failures; disassemble, repair, and assemble small pumps used in water treatment and distribution.
• Make estimates of labor and material costs for jobs; research catalogs to locate materials and parts required for jobs; requisition, receive, and store parts and materials; purchase parts and materials on open purchase orders; maintain records of time and materials.
• Work from blueprints, schematics, and rough sketches; make rough sketches and working drawings.
• Care for and store tools and provide for security of tools, materials and equipment; make recommendations regarding appropriate types of equipment to be purchased.
• Diagnose and repair solid state circuitry and measuring devices; use lockout/tagout procedures to block electrical sources during electrical maintenance.
• Update and document changes made to systems upon completion of any modification; modify software applications in PLC logic and computer applications for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system; work with specialized software for spread spectrum radios, 5.8 Ghz high speed back bone radios and MDS.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs., and wear protective apparel; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and traffic hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call.