Stormwater Pump Station Technician

SALARY:$23.75 - $34.95, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT

OPENING DATE:08/21/2026

CLOSING DATE: 08/28/2026 by 5 pm

To conduct skilled mechanical work on the maintenance, repair, operation, and upkeep of stormwater pump stations, ditches, and to provide technical assistance for their daily operations.

Receives general supervision from upper-level staff .

• Participate in the operation, repair, maintenance and upkeep of the city's stormwater pump stations.
• Maintain a regular inspection schedule of equipment, machinery, and facilities; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical aspects of the stormwater pump systems.
• Develop and direct a regular inspection of pumps, motors, dry shafts, and screens. While also maintaining clean ditch line systems.
• Operate some heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of stormwater facilities and systems including backhoes, bobcats, and city vehicles.

• Investigate complaints and reports of pump malfunctions, adjust, repair, or remove defective equipment, and make field repairs of damaged equipment.
• Lubricate and grease pumps, and repair worn or damaged parts, including starters, belts, and alternators, as necessary. Change oil in electric and diesel engines.
• Perform a variety of preventive maintenance tasks on pumping and electrical equipment and machinery.
• Maintain accurate work records, order supplies, parts, and materials.
• Utilize a variety of manual tools to complete assigned projects, including shoveling various materials, weed-eating, grass mowing, and cutting trees throughout various ditch lines to ensure proper drainage.
• Perform related duties assigned.

• Participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various city facilities and properties and other related external business and government agencies, which may include facility inspections, preparations, and repairs.
• May perform various carpentry and painting duties related to assigned projects.
• Maintain and service tools and equipment used in plant maintenance.
• May assist in preparing, forming, and pouring cement.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials and tools used in pump machinery maintenance and repair.
• Basic record keeping and report preparation techniques.
• [Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Safe and efficient work practices when working with electrical and mechanical equipment.

• Maintain and prepare various records and reports
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings and maps.
• Identify mechanical and electrical problems and take appropriate corrective action.
• Operate some heavy equipment including backhoes, bobcats, and weed eaters.
• Work in emergency situations, with care and discretion.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  • Making observations
  • Reading and writing
  • Operating assigned equipment
  • Communicating with others
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:
  • Identifying malfunctioning equipment and machinery
  • Interpreting plans and drawings
  • Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  Walking, stooping, kneeling, standing or sitting for extended periods of time;
  Elevating and moving heavy materials and equipment;
  Climbing ladders or stairs;
  Operating assigned equipment.
• Effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to:
  Hazardous and toxic chemicals and materials;
  Electrical hazards;
  Confined or high workplaces;
  Loud noises;
  Intense levels of vibration.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience:

One year of experience in the maintenance of drainage waterways, repair of pumps, motors, mechanical, and electrical machinery.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialization training in mechanics or a related field is desirable.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, an Herbicide license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Stormwater Pump Technician - Public Works-Drainage, Posting #26-077.

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

Attn:
Hiring Manager

P.O. Box 1089

Port Arthur, Texas

(EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H)

The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Department:
Drainage

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position

Requisition Number: 26-077