Pump & Motor Technician

City of Sugar Land•111 Gillingham Lane Sugar Land, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Pump & Motor Technician in the Utilities Department. This role involves assisting with the repairs and preventative maintenance of sanitary sewer lift stations and other water and wastewater facilities. Employees may also assist with the preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and corrections of the city's collection, production, and distribution facilities. The City of Sugar Land offers a career path for growth and development within the Utilities Department.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED required.
Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License
Pump & Motor Technician Trainee: No previous water or wastewater related experience is required.
Pump & Motor Technician I: Two years of experience in utility operations, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater facilities is required or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Pump & Motor Technician I: Requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six months to one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.
Pump & Motor Technician II: Two years of experience in the pump and motor field or any equivalent combination of experience and training in water and wastewater utilities which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Pump & Motor Technician II: Requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six months to one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.
In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

Nice To Haves

Construction field experience preferred.
Class 11 Wastewater license desired or should be obtained within 2 years of employment.
Class II Wastewater/Collection license desired or should be obtained within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Water Services Supervisor and Pump & Motor team with the repairs and preventative maintenance of sanitary sewer lift stations and other water and wastewater facilities.
Assist with the preventative maintenance, diagnostics and corrections of the city's collection, production and distribution facilities.

Benefits

City-subsidized health benefits
life and disability insurance
a variety of voluntary benefits
a robust pension plan with TMRS
down-to-earth casual environment and dress code
positive team-oriented culture
City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options
City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability
Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield
9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion
A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1
Paid sick leave
Paid Parental Leave
A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City
Deferred Compensation (457b) plan
Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment
On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness)
Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP