Utilities Maintenance Technician (Water Treatment Plant)

City of Odessa•Odessa, TX

101d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this role is responsible for maintaining 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 the ability to work independently, with other personnel, or under supervision to maintain assigned responsibilities. Essential duties include troubleshooting and repairing plant and off-site facility process equipment, cleaning basins, entering and inspecting various basins and reservoirs (some overhead), completing work orders, maintaining tools, responding to emergencies, working with dangerous chemicals like chlorine, collaborating with the supervisor on project completion, training new employees, reporting equipment conditions, maintaining attendance, and possessing a cell phone for city use. The role also involves inventory management, ordering replacement equipment, reporting issues with equipment or tools, and demonstrating courteous behavior towards the public and staff. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Must possess general plant maintenance experience with mechanical components such as pumps, drive trains, bearing assemblies, chemical feed systems and equipment, piping systems, and miscellaneous structural component repair.
Ability to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Possess thorough knowledge of and ability to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Possess good working knowledge of equipment found in the City's water and wastewater plants or similar operations.
Be physically able to perform laboring tasks under varying weather conditions.
Ability to work in confined and elevated spaces.
Must be skilled in the use of typical hand and power tools used in the mechanical repair field such as wrenches, drills, saws, and other equipment.
Ability to use large construction equipment such as small carry-deck crane, jackhammer, skid loader, and other power equipment.
Ability to drive mid-size trucks.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
Must be physically capable to climb water towers.
Available for 24-hour call.
Must wear City-approved safety shoes.
Possess a valid Texas A-CDL Driver License or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair plant and off-site facility process equipment, including disassembly, cleaning, repair, reassembly, installation, and repair of piping and related systems, and fabrication and repair of structural components.
Clean basins by washing down or other means.
Enter and inspect various basins and reservoirs, some of which are overhead.
Complete all necessary work orders and related paperwork.
Ensure all tools are maintained in good working order.
Respond to emergency situations.
Work with and in proximity to dangerous chemicals such as chlorine.
Work with the maintenance supervisor to determine optimal ways to complete projects.
Train new employees.
Apprise supervisor(s) of the condition of mechanical plant or equipment when there is a problem and help work to resolve it.
Support departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
Maintain a cell phone for City use.
Support the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Help keep inventory of equipment and assist in placing orders to replace equipment.
Report any issues or concerns with equipment and/or tools.