Trades Technician I, II, III, IV (Water Production)

Trades Technician I, II, III, IV (Water Production)

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Trades Technician I, II, III, IV (Water Production)

Salary

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Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03670

Department

Department of Water Resources

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

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Class Summary

Reposted on 8/20/2026

Job Description

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.

Essential Duties

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.

Trades Technician I (https://secure.neogov.com/classspec/detail/a1942021ea6955bf4c5fab450be52c3d) -A12(3) - $43,336.00

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND

• Valid Georgia Driver's License; AND

• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Trades Technician II-B21(3) - $44,968.00 - $58,458.00

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND

• Valid Georgia Driver's License; AND

• Two years of Trades experience; AND

• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment. AND

• 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 (https://secure.neogov.com/classspec/detail/b179bdea062cf200ab3a6ee101897c6d) -B23(3) - $53,286.00 - $69,272.00

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND

• Valid Georgia Driver's License; AND

• Four years of Trades experience; AND

• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment. AND

• 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 IV (https://secure.neogov.com/classspec/detail/b179bdea062cf200072732e8c5f7a0a1) -B31(3) - $57,950.00 - $75,334.00

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

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND

• Valid Georgia Driver's License; AND

• Five years of progressively responsible Trades experience, some of which is in a supervisory capacity; AND

• Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment. AND

• 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.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.

• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

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

For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/water) .

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle

• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission

• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

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 (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/government/departments/human-resources/employment-testing/hiring)

• 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.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or [email protected]. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use [email protected].

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees

• Dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Immunizations

• Wellness education and incentive programs

• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities

• Family planning benefits

• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave

• 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available

• Retirement and Savings Plans

• 401(a) Defined Contribution

• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation

• Longevity pay

• Tuition reimbursement

• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Critical illness and accident insurance

• Hospital indemnity insurance

• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/government/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

01

How many years of Trades experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year to less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 3 years

• 3 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years to less than 5 years

• 5 years to less than 6 years

• 6 years to less than 7 years

• 7 years to less than 8 years

• 8 years to less than 9 years

• 9 years to less than 10 years

• 10 or more years

02

Describe your Trades experience. If none, type N/A.

03

How many years of Trades supervisory experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year to less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 3 years

• 3 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years to less than 5 years

• 5 years to less than 6 years

• 6 years to less than 7 years

• 7 years to less than 8 years

• 8 years to less than 9 years

• 9 years to less than 10 years

• 10 years or more

04

Describe your Trades supervisory experience. If none, type N/A.

05

1. Please describe any electrical trades experience you have. If none, type N/A.

06

1. Please describe your mechanical trades experience. If none, type N/A.

07

1. Please list any maintenance or reliability certifications you currently hold. If none, type N/A.

08

1. Please describe your experience using a computer at work. If none, please respond N/A.

Required Question

Employer

Gwinnett County

Address

75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone

770.822.7915 770.822.7923

Website

http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com