Utility Maintenance Technician III - Water Production (2 positions)

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The Utility Maintenance Technician III assists maintenance technical and utility crews with manual tasks and general maintenance related to repairing equipment used for water lines, water meters, and/or plants. The role provides leadership and coordinates materials for projects and daily maintenance work, including work at water sites needed to address water quality issues and maintain compliance. The technician communicates with all levels of the division, makes field or project assessments and decisions, reads and records water meters at well sites, and documents and relays information to personnel, customers, and management. Duties include feeding chlorine for disinfection and adjusting it to maintain residual as required by TCEQ, and operating fire hydrants to flush main lines as needed. The employee must maintain all required licenses, certifications, clearances, and job requirements without interruption, follow the assigned schedule and the City's timekeeping and attendance policy, and perform other duties within the scope of the position. The position may be subject to after-hours call-out service.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in construction trades such as concrete work, pipe work, electrical work, and general labor.
• Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.
• Class C Ground Water License.
• Traffic Control Training.
• Utility Safety, Trenching & Shoring Safety, and Confined Space Entry classes.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class B driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance technical and utility crews with manual tasks and general maintenance for repairs to equipment used for water lines, water meters, and/or plants.
• Provide leadership and coordinate materials for projects and daily maintenance work.
• Coordinate projects and daily maintenance at water sites to address water quality issues and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with all levels in the division.
• Make assessments and decisions about adjustments in the field or on assigned projects.
• Read and record water meters at well sites daily.
• Document and relay messages, orders, and information to personnel, customers, and management.
• Feed chlorine for disinfection and make adjustments to maintain residual as required by TCEQ.
• Operate fire hydrants to flush main lines as needed.
• Maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and job requirements without interruption.
• Work the assigned schedule and comply with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Employee medical insurance, with employee-only coverage starting at $15 per month and the most expensive employee-and-family plan costing less than $350 per month.
• Access to the City's medical clinic, staffed by a physician and two medical assistants, free of charge for employees and covered dependents over age 5.
• Free virtual visits with a medical professional for employees and covered dependents.
• College tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• The City matches employee retirement contributions at 200%.
• Accumulating vacation based on years of service, ranging from two to six weeks per year for civilian employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree