Drainage Technician II - Field Maintenance Pro

Port Arthur; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Arthur seeks a Technician II – Drainage to perform semi-skilled labor in construction, maintenance, and related service activities for the Streets, Drainage, Pleasure Island, Solid Waste divisions and Water/Wastewater utilities. This full-time role advances from Technician I with independent judgment and the ability to operate a full range of mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities include maintaining city facilities, reading maps, repairing lines, and supporting staff with technical

Qualifications

• Uses and purposes of general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Basic operation of machinery and tools for maintenance tasks.
• Safe work practices.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment used in city facilities maintenance.
• Understanding city and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate maintenance equipment such as jackhammers, trucks, mowers, and more to repair city facilities.
• Travel between city facilities and external agencies to collect/deliver materials.
• Ensure safety of worksite and set up barricades.
• Perform minor repairs and report major repairs.
• Inspect equipment fluid levels and lubricate as needed.
• Read maps of underground sewer and drainage systems and locate storm drains.
• Repair and install water, sewer, and storm drain lines and mains.

Skills

Maintenance tools & equipment

Operate machinery

Safety practices

Reading and following work orders

City/department policies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Port Arthur seeks a Technician II – Drainage to perform semi-skilled labor in construction, maintenance, and related service activities for the Streets, Drainage, Pleasure Island, Solid Waste divisions and Water/Wastewater utilities. This full-time role advances from Technician I with independent judgment and the ability to operate a full range of mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities include maintaining city facilities, reading maps, repairing lines, and supporting staff with technical