Utilities Maintenance Technician (Water Treatment Plant)

City of Odessa•Odessa, TX

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, Water Treatment Plant, and associated off-site facilities. The position requires working independently, with other personnel, or under supervision to maintain assigned responsibilities. The employee may also perform other duties as assigned. The technician troubleshoots and repairs plant and off-site process equipment, maintains tools and equipment, responds to emergencies, and works with potentially dangerous chemicals such as chlorine. The role involves inspecting basins and reservoirs, including overhead areas, and may require work in confined or elevated spaces and climbing water towers. The technician must be available for 24-hour call and maintain a cell phone for City use. City-approved safety shoes are required.

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 and ability to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Working knowledge of equipment used in water and wastewater plants or similar operations.
Physical ability to perform laboring tasks in varying weather conditions, work in confined and elevated spaces, and climb water towers.
Skill with 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, as well as other power equipment.
Ability to drive mid-size trucks.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
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 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 and repair structural components.
Clean basins by washing them down or using other means.
Enter and inspect basins and reservoirs, including some overhead areas.
Complete work orders and related paperwork.
Maintain tools in good working order and report equipment or tool issues and concerns.
Respond to emergency situations.
Work with potentially dangerous chemicals, including chlorine.
Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to determine effective ways to complete projects.
Train new employees.
Inform supervisors about mechanical plant or equipment problems and help resolve them.
Support departmental operations through regular and timely attendance.
Maintain a cell phone for City use while holding the position.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with visitors and City staff, support the relationship between the City of Odessa and the public, and maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Help maintain equipment inventory and place orders to replace equipment.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.