Equipment Technician (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston, TX•Houston, TX

39d

About The Position

Operates light, medium, or heavy equipment; operates trucks to transport personnel, equipment, refuse and/or materials to and from work sites. Operates power tools, uses hand tools and performs a variety of skilled/manual tasks and activities, i.e., spraying, landscape, moving furniture, infrastructure repairs, mowing, or asphalt, fabricating. Assist with the cleaning and repair of sewer mains. Provides effective maintenance and mechanical service for wastewater utility services. Utilizes troubleshooting abilities to assist in solving utility problems. Investigates and responds to complaints from the public utilizing the city tablet. May operate light equipment such as, Air Compressor-200 PSI Barricade/Cone/Bicycle Rack Truck, Concrete Mixer/Saw Portable Flat Bed Sign Plotter/Print, Forklift (small, even surface), Message Board, Pneumatic Jack Hammer, Portable Gas Generator, Stake Bed Utility Truck/Hydraulic Lift, WL Repair - Hand Tools. Maintains, cleans and services equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities. Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment. Observes and follows all safety procedures and precautions in the operation of equipment/tools at the worksite. May act as a lead of a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel. Prepares and maintains reports, forms, and records of assignments, service calls and/or maintenance and repairs of equipment and tools utilizing a data tracking system. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of the construction equipment.
Six months of experience performing manual and field work with power tools or equipment are required.
Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) based on the type of equipment the position is assigned to operate.

Responsibilities

Operates light, medium, or heavy equipment
Operates trucks to transport personnel, equipment, refuse and/or materials to and from work sites
Operates power tools, uses hand tools and performs a variety of skilled/manual tasks and activities, i.e., spraying, landscape, moving furniture, infrastructure repairs, mowing, or asphalt, fabricating.
Assist with the cleaning and repair of sewer mains.
Provides effective maintenance and mechanical service for wastewater utility services.
Utilizes troubleshooting abilities to assist in solving utility problems.
Investigates and responds to complaints from the public utilizing the city tablet.
May operate light equipment such as, Air Compressor-200 PSI Barricade/Cone/Bicycle Rack Truck, Concrete Mixer/Saw Portable Flat Bed Sign Plotter/Print, Forklift (small, even surface), Message Board, Pneumatic Jack Hammer, Portable Gas Generator, Stake Bed Utility Truck/Hydraulic Lift, WL Repair - Hand Tools.
Maintains, cleans and services equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities.
Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment.
Observes and follows all safety procedures and precautions in the operation of equipment/tools at the worksite.
May act as a lead of a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel.
Prepares and maintains reports, forms, and records of assignments, service calls and/or maintenance and repairs of equipment and tools utilizing a data tracking system.
Perform other duties as assigned.