Water/Wastewater Maintenance Tech

City of Alice • Alice, TX

2d

About The Position

Under supervision, performs installation, repair, and maintenance of water plant and wastewater plant facilities and equipment, including Lake Findley and Lake Corpus Christi pump stations, elevated storage tanks, wastewater lift stations, and related work as directed. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. All positions are considered essential and may be recalled during emergencies. Duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodations; the description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or required skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• At least two years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining water/wastewater plant equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for working with water/wastewater maintenance equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to prioritize workload correctly.
• A minimum Class D Water and Wastewater TCEQ license is required after two years of service, along with accredited training courses.
• Experience working with equipment such as pumps, generators, backhoes, dump trucks, valve and hand wrenches, hand and power saws and tools, jackhammers, hammers, grinders, shovels, drain spades, drills, and drill presses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
• Meet the physical and environmental demands of the role, including frequent heavy lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds and occasionally up to 150 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain water and wastewater plant facilities and equipment, pump stations, elevated storage tanks, and wastewater lift stations.
• Inspect and repair electric motors, pumps, and valves that regulate raw water flow into the treatment plant.
• Inspect and repair valves that regulate water flow through filter beds to remove impurities.
• Repair and lubricate water and wastewater plant machinery and equipment.
• Create maintenance logs and maintain historical maintenance and mechanical work data.
• Respond promptly to service calls during or after normal operating hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
• Work safely and responsibly and notify the supervisor of unsafe equipment or plant areas.
• Be available for recall during emergencies.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and life insurance for the employee.
• Low-cost vision plan.
• Retirement plan with a 5% member contribution and a 2:1 city-to-member matching ratio; five years required for vesting; retirement eligibility at age 60 with five years of service or at 20 years of service.
• Employee assistance program.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Annual vacation: 80 hours for employees with fewer than five years of service and 120 hours for employees with five or more years of service.
• 80 hours of sick leave per year.
• Two personal days per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED