Control Systems Technician
Paducah Water
Paducah, KYFull-time$36.73–40.81/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
Paducah Water is hiring a full-time Control Systems Technician for its municipal water treatment operations in Paducah, Kentucky. The technician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and electronic equipment at the treatment plant, booster stations, and water storage facilities. The role requires a specialized technical degree and abilities involving ladder logic, communications, signals, and PLC controls; licenses must be obtained upon eligibility.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Minimum Education Required
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License(s) Required
Valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Kentucky Class IV Water Treatment Operator's License and a Kentucky Master Electrician License upon eligibility.
Compensation
$36.73 - $40.81 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday (eight-hour shift) • Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed • Emergency work may be required at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays • Must participate in a two-week, 24-hour on-call rotation
Job Description
Paducah Water operates a Class IVA municipal water treatment plant in Paducah, Kentucky, and is currently accepting applications for the full-time Control Systems Technician position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment for the water treatment plant, booster stations, and water storage facilities. Assist with other facility and equipment installations and repairs as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid driver's license.
Specialized Technical Degree in Instrumentation, Industrial Electricity, or Industrial Maintenance.
Ability to understand ladder logic, Ethernet communications, and IP addresses.
Basic understanding of 4–20 mA DC signals and interfacing with PLC controls.
Must be able to obtain a Kentucky Class IVA Water Treatment License upon eligibility.
Must obtain a Master Electrician License upon eligibility.
Physical and Work Requirements:
Must participate in a random drug testing program.
Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold.
Ability to work safely in environments with potential electrical, chemical, and mechanical hazards.
Ability to climb and work at heights of up to 200 feet.
Pay Information:
Entry Level (without licenses): $36.73/hour (90% of full rate).
Full Scale (with licenses): $40.81/hour (100% of full rate).
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Paducah Water offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits, and more.
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
107913
Application Instructions
Visit http://www.indeed.com and search “Control Systems Technician”
How this job compares
Set against the 1,030 open Electrical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$36.73–40.81/hr
- US median$31–40/hr463 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $38.77/hr, is 6% above the US median midpoint ($37/hr) — in the middle half of Electrical Technician hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,030 open Electrical Technician jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- Electrical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (686 postings).
- Education
- 5 of the 1,030 open Electrical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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