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PURPOSE AND NATURE OF WORK

This is a technical position responsible for monitoring the proper function of the city’s electric distribution, water, and wastewater systems.  Receives reports of problems with the electric distribution, water, and wastewater systems from all sources, identifies possible causes using the OMS system, issues and tracks switching orders, line clearances. Work involves map reading, interpretation of data, maintenance of written and digital records, and frequent interaction with public.  Employee will be required to work rotating shifts, which include nights and weekends.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

High school or equivalent with substantial computer knowledge and experience, supplemented by coursework related to electric distribution construction and operations and/or prior professional experience in the field of electric transmission, distribution, system control and data acquisition, or any equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

APPRENTICESHIP

Positions in this class may be assigned to an apprenticeship as defined by Civil Service Rule IV, Section 6. This requires the employee to complete initial and ongoing training requirements established by the Lafayette Utilities System within two (2) years for continued employment.  Apprenticeship program include step pay increases, pending funding.

TYPE OF EXAMINATION - Examination will be a multiple-choice test.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: FIRST 14 RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025, NOON!!

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Electric Distribution Dispatcher

                    ** COMMUNICATION REGARDING TEST INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL **