Utilities Maintenance Technician (Water Treatment Plant)

City of Odessa•Odessa, TX

2d•$21 - $26

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Utilities Maintenance Technician maintains mechanical, piping, and structural systems and components at the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant, the Water Treatment Plant, and associated off-site facilities. The position requires the ability to work independently, with other personnel, or under supervision. The technician performs other duties as assigned. The role includes troubleshooting and repairing plant and off-site process equipment; cleaning, repairing, and reassembling mechanical components; installing and repairing piping systems; and fabricating or repairing structural components. The technician cleans, enters, and inspects basins and reservoirs, including some overhead areas, completes work orders and related paperwork, maintains tools, responds to emergencies, and works with dangerous chemicals such as chlorine. The technician also helps determine project methods with the Maintenance Supervisor, trains new employees, reports equipment issues, supports inventory and equipment ordering, and maintains timely attendance and courteous conduct when interacting with the public and City staff. The position requires availability for 24-hour call, a cell phone for City use, and City-approved safety shoes. A valid Texas A-CDL Driver License is required or must be obtained within six months of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
General plant maintenance experience with mechanical components such as pumps, drive trains, bearing assemblies, chemical feed systems and equipment, piping systems, and miscellaneous structural components.
Ability to read, write, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and ability to follow them and use safety equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Good working knowledge of equipment found in water and wastewater plants or similar operations.
Physical ability to perform laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.
Ability to work in confined and elevated spaces.
Skill using typical mechanical repair hand and power tools, such as wrenches, drills, and saws.
Ability to use large construction equipment such as a small carry-deck crane, jackhammer, and skid loader.
Ability to drive mid-size trucks.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
Physical ability to climb water towers.
Availability for 24-hour call.
Must wear City-approved safety shoes.
Valid Texas A-CDL Driver License or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair process equipment at the plants and off-site facilities, including disassembling, cleaning, repairing, and reassembling mechanical components.
Install and repair piping and related systems and fabricate or repair structural components.
Clean basins by washing them down or using other means.
Enter and inspect basins and reservoirs, including overhead areas.
Complete work orders and related paperwork.
Maintain tools in good working order and report issues or concerns with equipment and tools.
Respond to emergency situations.
Work with and near dangerous chemicals, including chlorine.
Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to determine effective ways to complete projects.
Train new employees.
Inform supervisors about the condition of mechanical plant equipment when problems occur and help resolve them.
Support departmental operations through regular and timely attendance.
Maintain a cell phone for City use as a condition of holding the position.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with visitors and City staff, maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information, and perform other assigned duties.
Help maintain equipment inventory and place orders to replace equipment.