Utility Operations Mechanic

Public Works is currently hiring for several essential positions that play a critical role in maintaining the Town's infrastructure. To help fill these important vacancies, the Town has approved both a Sign-On Incentive Program and an Employee Referral Incentive Program.

Sign-On Incentive – $1,500

The $1,500 Sign-On Incentive is available for newly hired Public Works employees (excluding Administrative Staff).

• Paid on the employee's first paycheck following hire.
• Limited to one sign-on incentive per employee while the program is in effect.
• Employees who leave Town employment within 90 days must repay $750.
• Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.

Employee Referral Incentive – $1,500

For eligible Public Works positions (excluding Administrative Staff), employees may receive:

• $500
  when the referred employee is hired.
• $1,000
  after the referred employee successfully completes six months of employment.
• $1,500 total incentive.

Additional information:

• Applicants must identify the referring employee on their employment application for the referral to qualify.
• Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.

Under general supervision, performs corrective, and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and facilities used in water pumping stations, sewage lift stations, and wastewater treatment plants.

• Performs corrective maintenance tasks on equipment associated with the operation of a wastewater treatment plant, sewage lift stations, and water pumping stations to include pumps, valves, electric motors, compressors, blowers, fans, electrical switch gear, and controls systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on equipment, as specified by equipment manufacturers, to include oil changing, greasing, fluids reservoir checks, adjusting belts and chains, adjusting alignment of couplings and mountings, and cleaning filters and screens.
• Assists in maintaining an equipment maintenance history by recording equipment run times, documenting replacement parts used for repairs, noting any observed signs of wear, and noting any noise or vibration that may occur while the equipment is operating.
• Identifies and investigates causes of equipment failures by using specialty equipment, instruments, and tools to include volt/ohm meters, megohmmeters, signal generators, vibration analysis equipment, and thermometers.
• Cleans and inspects equipment and machines for proper operation on a routine and scheduled basis.
• Applies protective coatings (paint, etc.) to outdoor and indoor equipment by preparing surfaces according to coating specifications, and applying the appropriate type and amount of coating in a manner consistent with coating labeling.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and efficient repair shop by organizing, storing, and cleaning tools and supplies used in equipment repair.
• Operates various light to heavy construction equipment and tools not to include any that require a CDL.
• Assists in the general housekeeping of building interiors, building exteriors, treatment tanks, and other items as needed.
• Informs supervisor of all problems, deviations, hazards, unfamiliar situations, and all work activities.
• Assists with other special projects and tasks as directed.
• Adheres to personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
• Assists other coworkers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License.

• Must be able to obtain a Class C Wastewater Operator's Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 18 months of placement.

• At least one year of related equipment…