Utility Maintenance Technician I​/II​/III; Water

Salary is dependent on experience and whether being hired as a Utility Maintenance Technician I, II, or III.
Utility Maintenance Technician I - $41,980 - $52,476
Utility Maintenance Technician II - $48,598 - $60,747
Utility Maintenance Technician III - $56,258 - $70,323

Under general supervision, is responsible for effectively maintaining all related facilities/equipment in the water and wastewater system and related grounds. Ensure effective ongoing maintenance and repair of the City’s water and wastewater treatment plants and systems.

• Operates, inspects, repairs, and maintains lift station, water pump stations, water and wastewater treatment plant facilities by daily inspections; troubleshooting electrical controls/pumps and motors; removes and replaces pumps and motor and electrical controls; works with electrical voltages up to 480volts and inspects emergency equipment.
• Help develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize breakdowns and repairs.
• Maintains and prepares maintenance logs and inspections sheets as well as providing on-call assistance and respond to maintenance emergencies 24/7.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe and effective operating condition.
• Maintain the City's utility system by performing maintenance and repairs of pump and motors and the proper operation of the equipment required to perform duties during normal hours and emergency hours.

• Operates, maintains repairs, replaces, modifies, or upgrades the water pump stations and related equipment including wet wells, wells, storage tanks, pumps, mechanical/electrical controls and SCADA monitoring systems. Conducts inspections and monitors water pump stations for safe and proper functions, coordinates and performs all onsite aspects of maintenance breakdowns.
• Inspects, repairs, replaces, modifies, maintains, or upgrades to the City’s water plant and related equipment including tanks, piping, pumps, mechanical/electrical controls, emergency equipment, valves, air compressors, monitoring sensors, and SCADA monitoring system. Inspects and monitors the plant for safe and proper functions and coordinates and performs all onsite aspects of maintenance breakdowns.
• Help develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize breakdowns and repairs.
• Maintains and prepares maintenance logs and inspections sheets as well as providing on-call assistance and respond to maintenance emergencies 24/7. Participates in monitoring inventory for essential equipment within water system.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe and effective operating condition.
• Maintaining the water system by removing pumps and motors with the use of a crane truck or other recommended lifting equipment during normal operation hours or emergency situations.
• Performs administrative duties to provide a more efficient plan of action for inventory and breakdown procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent.

• Utility Maintenance Technician I/II
  - Minimum 1 year experience maintaining water facilities and systems.
• Utility Maintenance Technician III
  - Four (4) years of experience maintaining water facilities and systems.

• Utility Maintenance Technician I – Class D Water License required within 18 months of employment. Valid Class C Texas driver license.
• Utility Maintenance Technician II – Class C Water Distribution License. Valid Class C Texas driver license.
• Utility Maintenance Technician III – Class B Water Distribution License. Valid Class C Texas driver license.

Disclaimer:
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full‑time experience for one year of…