Maintenance Technician , Ii, Or Iii - Wastewater

Position: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I, II, OR III - WASTEWATER

Salary Range

Candidate's starting salary will be between $20.91/hr.

- $31.49/hr.

Maintenance Technician I

$20.91 - $27.19/hr.

Maintenance Technician II

$22.19 - $28.84/hr.

Maintenance Technician III

$24.22 - $31.49/hr.

Overview

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi‑skilled work in performing a variety of tasks in the general construction, repairs, and maintenance of city wastewater collection and water distribution systems.

The ideal candidate will embody our core values of service, humility, innovation, neighborly, and excellence (SHINE).

Key Responsibilities – Utility Maintenance

• Inspecting manholes and cleanouts.
• Jetting and cleaning sewer mains.
• Performing cleanup duties following sanitary sewer overflows.
• Removing barricades and traffic cones to secure work areas.
• Marking, digging, cutting, and repairing lines.
• Operating various equipment under guidance of the Crew Leader.
• Monitoring chlorine residuals.
• Repairing leaks.
• Operating valves, fire hydrants, and other utility system appurtenances as required.
• Documenting all work completed.

Key Responsibilities – Wastewater Collection System

• Completing video inspections of the City’s wastewater collection system.
• Operating motor vehicle and observing City’s utility systems.
Operating light and heavy equipment under the supervision of the Crew Leader.
• Retrieving appropriate equipment and tools from the truck.
• Documenting work completed.

Key Responsibilities – Pump & Lift Stations

• Performing grounds maintenance.
• Inspecting water and wastewater pumps.
• Inspecting and operating control valves onsite.
• Repairing leaks and performing minor maintenance.
• Checking packing, vibrations, and inspecting check valves.
• Removing debris, inspecting wet wells, and adjusting floats.
• Documenting actions and procedures.

Key Responsibilities – Water Distribution System

• Completing leak surveys of the public water system.
• Operating motor vehicle and observing City’s utility systems.
• Retrieving equipment and tools from the truck.
• Documenting work completed.

Key Responsibilities – Departmental Support

• Providing maintenance support to Parks and Recreation, Drainage and Water and Sewer.
• Completing irrigation repair as necessary and marking activities.
• Working on special projects as assigned.
• Setting up and removing barricades and traffic cones.
• Assisting other public works divisions with maintenance and repair work.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions for assigned area.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of traffic control techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of safe work methods and techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a variety of tools and equipment for utility, street and park maintenance.
• Skill in following written and oral instructions.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.

Maintenance Technician I – Education & Experience

• High school diploma/GED.
• One (1) year general labor experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Maintenance Technician I – Licensing & Certifications

• Valid State of Texas Driver License at time of hire.
• Employees hired in Public Works must obtain a Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher within 12 months of hire to continue employment.

NOTE:

All certifications and licenses must be current at time of application and maintained as a condition of employment.

Maintenance Technician II – Education & Experience

• High school diploma/GED.
• Two or more years of specialized experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Maintenance Technician II – Licensing & Certifications

• Valid State of Texas Commercial Driver (CDL), Class B at time of hire or career progression.
• Wastewater Division hires must possess and maintain a Class I Wastewater Collection License or obtain one within 12 months of hire.

NOTE:

All certifications and licenses must be current at time of application and maintained as a condition of employment.

Maintenance Technician III – Education & Experience

• High school diploma/GED.
• Five (5) or more years of specialized experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and…