Utilities Field Maintenance Technician

City of Odessa•Odessa, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under basic supervision, performs activities of the Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection (W/WW) maintenance and repair operations. Executes work orders and follows directions based on work experience. Essential functions may include performing daily operations of W/WW Field Operations, ensuring all actions are completed safely. This role involves conducting utility maintenance and repair using necessary equipment, materials, and tools, inspecting water lines and sewer pipes, and collecting required items before job site arrival. The technician will perform work assignments, adhering to all city and departmental regulations and safety requirements, and contribute to work site safety by ensuring safe operating conditions for the work zone, traffic control, and equipment. This position requires operating light machinery safely according to OSHA guidelines, utilizing proper safety precautions, and reporting problems and emergency situations. The role also involves responding to emergency maintenance requests during and after normal hours when on call, supporting divisional operations with regular attendance, and maintaining a cell phone for City use. Additionally, the technician will support the relationship between the City of Odessa and the public through courteous and cooperative behavior, maintaining confidentiality, and performing other duties as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
2 years construction and field operations experience required OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in public utility maintenance.
Knowledge of safety standards for light equipment operations.
Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, and other safety requirements needed to maintain and repair W/WW infrastructure.
Ability to work after hours, weekends and holidays (scheduled and nonscheduled).
Ability to respond to after hour emergencies as needed within one hour of notification.
Ability to perform rotating on-call duty and rotating shifts as needed.
Skill in completing maintenance and repair work orders.
Skill in identifying, locating and marking underground utility lines on active water, sewer and reuse mains in the City of Odessa using 811 ticket system.
Skill in reading and interpreting plans, schematics, and specifications.
Skill in following directions of crew leader.
Skill in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining water, wastewater, water meters, and specialty equipment and control systems.
Skill in promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
A Texas State Driver's License is required.
Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.

Nice To Haves

Class D Water or Wastewater license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs the daily operations of the Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection (W/WW) Field Operations; assures that all actions are completed safely.
Conducts utility maintenance and repair utilizing, equipment, materials and tools required to complete work orders; inspects water lines and sewer pipes.
Collects necessary materials, tools, equipment and instructions before arriving at the job site.
Performs work assignments; follow all city and departmental regulations and safety requirements.
Contributes to work site actions to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed, and that the work zone, traffic control and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
Operates light machinery in accordance with all safety guidelines including OSHA.
Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
Responds to emergency maintenance requests during normal hours and after hours when on call.
Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.
Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.