Field Service Technician I

Wcid 17; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick time

401a and 457b retirement plans

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Employee Fitness Program

Uniform allowance

District vehicles

Job summary

WCID 17 is seeking a Field Service Technician I in Austin, TX to assist with installation, repair, overhaul, and maintenance of pumps, motors, valves, and related electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities. You will work under supervision with a maintenance team and gain hands-on experience in diagnostics and repair tasks.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical circuits up to 600 V, performing RCFA, and operating hand, electric, and air tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's license.
• Familiar with standard practices, materials, tools and equipment related to water utility mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairing and maintaining pumps, electric motors, and other mechanical equipment.
• Assist in performing alignments and testing of equipment.
• Assist in diagnosing defects in electrical circuits up to 600 V AC.
• Assist in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Operate diagnostic instruments and a variety of tools.
• May operate a 6,000-lb crane truck for maintenance or repair tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical basics

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Electric tools

Air tools

Crane operation

Job description

# Field Service Technician IAUSTIN, TX 78734## DescriptionClass Title: Field Service Tech I:EEOC: TechniciansFLSA: Non-Exempt**Job Summary**Under supervision, assist with installs, repairs, overhauls, and maintenance of various electrically driven pumps, electrical wiring systems, electric motors, control valves, PRVs, and appurtenant equipment related to water treatment/distribution and wastewater treatment/collections.**Organizational Relationships**1. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor2. Directs: This is a non-supervisory position3. Other: Has frequent contact with other district employees**Duties and Responsibilities*** Assist in repairing and maintaining pumps, electric motors, and other mechanical equipment.* Assist in the performance of reverse alignments and laser alignments of rotating equipment.* Assist in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing defects in electrical circuits up to 600 volts AC.* Assist in performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) on electrical and mechanical equipment.* Assist in the operation of various diagnostic instruments, hand, electric & air tools.* Assist in the operation of a 6,000-lb crane truck for maintenance or repair of equipment as necessary.* Performs other such duties as may be assigned.Desired Minimum Qualifications* High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.* Valid Texas Driver's license.* Familiar with standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment related to water utility mechanics.**Ability to:*** Apply WCID 17 safety standards to prevent accidents.* Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prepare written reports of activities performed.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers* Deal effectively with the public in stressful situations.* Tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.* Read and understand electrical and mechanical equipment O&M manuals, including schematics, drawings, blueprints, and technical data instructions.* Locate and adjust/repair defects in electrical & mechanical systems and equipment.* Use and care for tools and equipment.* Work overtime as required.* Work on-call as required.* Work in confined spaces such as manholes, wet wells, and valve boxes.* Climb vertically 260+ feet.Salary is dependent upon qualifications – excellent company benefits offered include medical, dental, deferred compensation plans 401a and 457b, paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time. Additional benefits include FSA for medical/child care, vision coverage, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, education tuition assistance, Employee Fitness Program, a uniform allowance, and use of District vehicles when appropriate.