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1765f Instrumentation Technician
1765f Instrumentation Technician
DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the Distribution Maintenance Supervisor installs, tests, repairs,
inspects and maintains metering and recording instruments, controlling devices, data logging and
display equipment, communications and telemetry systems; and performs related work as
required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey level classification, requiring the incumbent to be fully competent to install,
maintain, troubleshoot, document and repair a wide variety of industrial instrumentation which
include, electronic monitoring, metering, controlling and signaling devices used in the
production, treatment and distribution of water. The work covers the entire industrial
instrumentation and telemetry trade, and the incumbent is expected to often work independently
due to the diverse nature of the work. The Instrument Technician 2 position requires a higher
level of knowledge, skills and abilities, including ability to trouble shoot telemetry, Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and programmable logic control (PLC) software.
The Instrument Technician 1 / 2 classification is flexibly staffed. After 3 years as an Instrument
Technician 1, or by substitution of other experience equivalent to the Instrument Technician 1
level, incumbents are eligible to be considered for advancement to the 2 level. Before
advancement to the 2 level, incumbents must also achieve meets requirements overall on the
most recent evaluation, demonstrate proficiency in job requirements, and acquire and maintain
the required certification. Incumbents at both levels will also be subject to standby duty and
emergency call outs.
TYPICAL TASKS Positions in this class may perform any or all of the below listed duties.
These should be interpreted as examples of the work, and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
LEVEL 1
1.
Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, calibrates and tests a wide variety of industrial
instrumentation that record, indicate, control and regulate level, flow, pressure,
temperature, position and water analysis.
2.
3.
4.
Lays out, install and place into service new metering, controlling and recording devices,
calibrating as required; may extend or connect related electrical circuits.
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5.
Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and specifications in making
installations or performing major repair work.
6.
May make estimates of labor, materials, and supplies as necessary for the performance of
specific assignments.
7.
LEVEL 2
In addition to level 1 duties, the level 2:
1.
2.
May direct the work of the Instrument Technician 1 or others on specific projects, and
coaches and trains less-experienced Instrument Technicians and others on the procedures
of the work.
3.
Performs the repairs and testing work requiring higher-level knowledge, skills, and
abilities, and serves as a technical resource to others.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Level 1
High school diploma or its equivalent and four years of experience after attaining journey level
status as an Instrument Technician, performing skilled work in both mechanical and electro
mechanical repairs, or electronic circuitry repair. At least 2 years of the four years must be
experience working on industrial instrumentation and control.
Level 2
High school diploma or its equivalent and at least 7 years of experience, after attaining journey
level status as an Instrument Technician. At least three years of the seven years must have been
at a level equivalent to an Instrument Technician 1 with the District.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Level 1
Knowledge of: The safe use of a wide variety of hand and power tools, electronic and electric
test equipment as related to field and shop work; and safe work practices. Skill in: Inspecting,
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Adopted: 5/87
Revised: 9/03
Approved: ______Human Resources Manager
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