Maintenance & Operations Specialist: Lift Station Operator

City of Rosenberg•Rosenberg, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains lift stations, SCADA Systems and related equipment to help ensure the provision of sewer services. The City's mission is to provide exceptional services that create and sustain a safe, livable, and vibrant community. The City's vision is building a better tomorrow together by cultivating a City that is financially strong, with a thriving economy, quality infrastructure, and dynamic culture. The City's core values are Teamwork, Hometown, Respect, Integrity, Vision, Employees, and Service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or successful completion of the General Education Development (GED) Test
Three (3) years full time, paid experience in utility line maintenance, utility service, equipment operations, wastewater treatment and collections
Valid Class C Texas Driver License
Reliable transportation and liability insurance
Class II Wastewater Collection License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment
Criminal background check
Controlled substance screening

Responsibilities

Performs daily inspections of lift stations, and monitors equipment to ensure proper operating status and safety; detects malfunctions and makes necessary electrical and mechanical repairs, adjustments and/or parts replacements to restore operations
Operates trucks, crane, torch, welder, meters, power and hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and other equipment as necessary to perform daily duties
Performs general maintenance duties, including but not limited to repairing fences, mowing lawns and trimming weeds, painting equipment, repairing/building structures, installing concrete, cleans, maintains, repairs and/or rebuilds plant equipment as necessary with minimal downtime, injectors, regulators, relief valves, pumps, blowers, etc.
May repair and maintain utility lines
Collect and prepare wastewater sample for laboratory analysis
Develops, implements and oversees operation of pre-treatment program
Oversees sewer ordinances and monitors industrial users
Monitors inspections of grease traps for compliance
Develops and maintains a database and records relating to pre-treatment program including spreadsheets, files, and maps to record dates locations, test results, etc.
Provides technical expertise and assistance to the management team to ensure the City is in compliance with federal, state, and local water quality and public health standards
Must be able to work the allocated hours of the position and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night
Abides by all policies, procedures, and rules associated with the City’s Safety Program
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

2 weeks of vacation during the first year
3 weeks of vacation per year after the first year
Medical insurance is provided at no cost to the employee
Dental and vision insurance is offered
Pet insurance is offered for your four-legged friend
Supplemental insurance is offered
$25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
13 days city observed paid holiday leave
16 hours of paid personal days each year
Tuition reimbursement available for up to $2,000 per fiscal year
Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1
Longevity pay in the amount of $7.50 per month, per year of service paid annually each December
Employee Fitness Center