Maintenance Technician II

Location: Bastrop

Who We Are

For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area reaches throughout the state of Texas from Mitchell County in central Texas to Matagorda on the Gulf Shores. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.

What We Offer

* Paid Time Off:
Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays

* Health and Wellness Benefits:
The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.

* 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution:
We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.

Grow With Us:
Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.

Additional Benefits:
Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.

Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician II .

To maintain, repair or replace mechanical equipment in place at water and wastewater facilities and to perform duties as a lead person.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is located in Bastrop, TX. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required. Some travel may be required within service area. Must be available to work shift work; weekend scheduling may be required.

What You'll Do

* Inspects and maintains pumps, motors, valves and blowers in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.

* Pulls motors and pumps for repair, to include wiring and fabrication of parts as necessary.

* Replaces valves.

* Repairs fire hydrants.

* Airs up hydromatic tanks.

* Cleans and replaces diffuser at sewage treatment plant.

* Cleans digesters, Cl2 chambers, lift stations , and manholes.

* Pumps down clarifiers for emergency repairs.

* Assists hydra operator with sewer backups.

* Maintains work truck and tools.

* What You'll Bring

Education and Certification

* High school Diploma

* must maintain a valid driver's license.

Physical and Technical Skills

* Basic skills with Microsoft Suite of applications

* Ability to read and comprehend written technical information and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

* Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, and tools

* Ability to work weekend or on-call shifts as needed

* Work Environment

Work is performed primarily outside and is subject to weather and environmental conditions. Potential hazards include driving a vehicle, working with mechanical tools and repairing electrical equipment in and around water and wastewater.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.