Well Field O&M Technician

WELL FIELD O&M TECHNICIAN# Amarillo Careers## WELL FIELD O&M TECHNICIAN Apply:
Surface Water Treatment (Osage):
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
November 25, 2026 (19 days left to apply):
JR3401
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* JOB TITLE:

** Well Field O&M Technician III
** JOB CLASS NUMBER:
** TRD
957
* * PAY GRADE:
** 7
* * FLSA STATUS:
** Non-Exempt
** BUSINESS UNIT NAME:
** Water Production
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* REPORTS TO:

** Water Production Supervisor
** SUPERVISORY WORK:
** None
* * SUMMARY
* * Under the general supervision of the Water Production Supervisor, this position is responsible for the maintenance of water well fields; pump stations and water lines associated with delivering the well water to the City of Amarillo.  Duties include planning maintenance schedules for the water well fields and associated pump stations.  Directly supervises Maintenance Mechanics and Utility Workers. Implements and insures use of safety programs and safety equipment.

This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as necessary by the department and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.
** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Maintains and repairs the water wells and pump stations, submersible pumps, pipelines, pipeline appurtenances and chemical feed equipment.
* Pulling and setting wells
* Organizing well crew productivity as a crew leader
* Implementation and execution of Asset Management, ensuring all tasks are tracked inside the system.
* Making chemical changes for process control.
* Repairing and installing chemical feed systems
* Troubleshooting well operations
* Performs various types of repairs to the buildings, well houses and booster pumps.
* Performs various grounds upkeep.
* Supervises and schedules work for the well field Mechanics and Utility Workers.
* Directs the annual well field efficiency study.
* Coordinates with the Field Maintenance Supervisor when wells are being repaired and out of service for extended periods of time.
* Ordering and organizing purchases for crews in the field
* Assists the Field Maintenance Supervisor with maintaining proper repair parts inventory and chemical storage for the pump stations.
* Assists the Field Maintenance Supervisor in scheduling major repair projects.
* Assists and inspects the work done by the mechanics in the well fields and pump stations.
* Assists in interviewing for vacancies and or promotions and for pay for performance evaluations.
* Maintains well records and repair records and oversees preventative maintenance programs.
* Assists the Field Maintenance Supervisor with budgeting for the Water Production Department needs.
* Assists other departments with special projects.
* Assists in writing specifications and requisitions for improvements and repair projects.
* Inspects work and keep records on projects done by contractors and city crews.
* Works overtime and responds to callbacks by phone as required by workload or emergencies.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
** Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent, with a minimum of three years of experience in the water utility maintenance field.  One year of experience in a supervisory role is preferred. Degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred. Must have and maintain a Class “C” Groundwater Operators License.  Must have and maintain a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License, with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement.

Must have and maintain a Chemical Applicator’s License from the Texas Department of Agriculture and a welding Certification.
A BPAT License and CSI License issued by the TCEQ preferred.  Incumbent shall have a working telephone for after hours call back.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*** Ability to lead a crew of…