Utility Maintenance Technician II (Groundwater Operator) - Water Production

City of Pasadena (TX)•Pasadena, TX

52d

About The Position

Duties: Perform manual tasks including general maintenance at a skilled level involved in the equipment used for the maintenance of water, lines and meter, and/or plants. May test water meters for accuracy and use SCADA operations in monitoring and maintenance of various water systems. Must display ability to work independently or with co-workers as a team as instructed. Must display good judgment and ability to assess situation. Works directly with customers in inspections with water and water quality issues. May be subject to call out service after hours. Working with co-workers as a team on daily and weekly household maintenance of water storage sites. Mowing and trimming around tanks and fences. On occasion, repair fence, paint pipes and buildings, and pump and motor maintenance. Perform pump and motor maintenance on a monthly routine or as assigned by dept. supervisor. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience in construction trades such as concrete work, pipe work, electrical and general labor.
Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.
Must have Class "D" Groundwater Operator license with the ability to acquire Groundwater "C" Operator license within 12-24 months of hire.
Position may require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Groundwater "C" Operator license.
Utility Safety and Trenching & Shoring Safety Requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform manual tasks including general maintenance at a skilled level involved in the equipment used for the maintenance of water, lines and meter, and/or plants.
Test water meters for accuracy
Use SCADA operations in monitoring and maintenance of various water systems.
Work independently or with co-workers as a team as instructed.
Work directly with customers in inspections with water and water quality issues.
Work with co-workers as a team on daily and weekly household maintenance of water storage sites.
Mow and trim around tanks and fences.
Repair fence, paint pipes and buildings, and pump and motor maintenance.
Perform pump and motor maintenance on a monthly routine or as assigned by dept. supervisor.
Maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements.
Work the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Benefits

Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates: Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year. From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year. From 11 to less than 21 years of service four weeks of vacation per year. From 21 to less than 26 years of service five weeks of vacation per year. From 26 years of service and up six weeks of vacation per year.

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