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Salary: $26.27 - $34.16 Hourly
Location : Water Department Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04584
Department: Water
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Grade Code: 110
Position Information
This position is located in the Central Maintenance Division of the Cobb County Water System. These positions are vital to the daily operations of the Water System. These positions perform highly skilled trades work to maintain and repair equipment at pump stations and water reclamation facilities.
Essential Functions
Installs, programs, tests, repairs, replaces, and maintains a variety of electrical fixtures, systems, equipment, and related components, such as variable frequency drives, soft and electromagnetic starters, electrical motors and relays, timers, counters, solenoids, actuators, complete machine control cabinets, reference circuits, electrical wiring, conduits, feeders, case assemblies, lighting fixtures, power supply systems, and other fixtures, systems, equipment and components.
Evaluates electrical fixtures, systems, equipment and related components: assesses and troubleshoots problems and errors; performs maintenance and repair work; and verifies proper operating condition.
Determines amount of materials needed to complete projects: provides cost projections and project coordination as needed; gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies to make needed repairs; monitors inventory levels; and initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition: inspects equipment; checks diagnostics; replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment; cleans shop and work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals: places safety cones, markers, or signs to alert employees and citizens of work areas, wet floors, or other potential hazards; and locks and secures chemical and equipment storage areas.
Prepares and maintains documentation for all work activities, such as work orders, timesheets, electrical diagrams, maintenance logs, inventory forms, etc.: enters and retrieves information into computer-based work order maintenance management system.
May provide emergency coverage as directed/required; works on standby status according to established departmental schedules.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and vocational or technical training in electrical work; supplemented by five years of experience as an electrician in an industrial environment, preferably in a water and/or wastewater treatment facility; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications
State of Georgia Unrestricted Electrical Contractor License preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. State of Georgia Unrestricted Electrical Contractor License preferred.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04
Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

05
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
06
Do you have a State of Georgia electrical license?

• Yes, I have a Restricted license.
• Yes, I have an Unrestricted license.
• No, but I have an electrical license in another state.
• No, I am NOT currently licensed.

07
Have you ever been employed with a public utility company such as water, electrical, gas or power?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have experience with troubleshooting and repairing industrial motor control systems?

• Yes
• No

09
Describe your experience with Soft Starters and Variable Frequency Drives (ex: troubleshooting, repair, installation, and setup). Enter N/A if not applicable. 'See resume' will not be accepted.
10
How many years of maintenance and repair experience do you have with electromechanical systems?

• No experience
• Less than three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

11
Please describe your electromechanical experience in detail, to include the following: experience with pumping systems, conveyors and automated machinery. Enter N/A if not applicable. 'See resume' will not be accepted.
12
Do you have experience working with 4160 volt electrical systems?

• Yes
• No

13
This position will require working on emergency standby on a weekly rotation. Do you agree to these terms?

• Yes, I am willing to work on emergency standby.
• No, I am not willing to work on emergency standby.

14
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

15
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report check (MVR), a physical, a drug screen and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

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