Substation Technician Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gardencityks/jobs/newprint/5016426) Apply  Substation Technician Salary $41.13 - $49.12 Hourly Location Garden City, KS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 00550 Department Public Utilities Division Electric Opening Date 07/22/2025 Closing Date 8/5/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Description The City of Garden City is accepting applications for a Substation Technician. This position is responsible for the electrical substation maintenance on 115KV to 2.4KV switchgears and transformers. Examples of Duties + Maintains all high voltage substations. + Create and execute switching orders as needed. + Perform infrared inspection of equipment such as breakers and transformer connections. + Test and inspects high voltage switchgear, protective relays, battery systems and high voltage transformers. + Conducts oil samples on equipment and maintains sample records. + Monitor and maintain City SCADA system. + Perform weekly inspections as required per EPA. + Assist line crew as needed. + Scheduled for on-call rotation. Typical Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in maintaining switchgear and transformers. Knowledge of standard practices, material, tools and equipment used in the electrical trade. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate with city employees, officials and the general public. Education, Certification and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Three to five years of experience in electrical substation maintenance. Required to have journeyman lineman card. System mapping; computer skills; two year technical degree and ability to obtain CDL preferred. Valid Kansas driver’s license required within 6 months of employment. Supplemental Information Environment: Duties require work to be performed in undesirable physical conditions in which extreme noise, erratic human behavior is frequently encountered; hazards of serious injury or death from fire, electrical shock, explosion, cave in, gas poisoning; and the need to physically control humans, requiring constant safety considerations in the performance of duties. Physical Characteristics: Lifting a maximum of 100 lbs. and frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing 75-100 lbs. The City of Garden City offers a wide range of competitive benefits. Some of the benefits include: + Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas + The Standard Life Insurance + Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) or Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F) + Wellness Program + Paid Leave + Employee Recognition Plan + Years of Service Bonuses + Performance Evaluations + Employee Assistance Program Employer City of Garden City (KS) Address 301 N. 8th Street Garden City, Kansas, 67846 Phone 620-276-1175 Website https://www.garden-city.org/ Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email