Maintenance & Operations Specialist - Lift Station Operator (Utilities)

City of Rosenberg; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance provided

Dental and vision insurance

Pet insurance

Supplemental insurance

Life insurance $25,000

Paid holidays 13 days

Personal days 16 hours

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000

TMRS retirement with 2:1 city match

Longevity pay $7.50/mo per year

Employee Fitness Center

Job summary

City of Rosenberg operates and maintains lift stations and SCADA systems to ensure reliable sewer services. The role conducts inspections, performs repairs, and assists in maintaining pre-treatment programs while following safety policies.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of utility maintenance experience, plus a valid Texas Class C driver license. The city emphasizes strong teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Three years of full-time utility maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver License is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of lift stations and monitor equipment for safe operation.
• Operate trucks, crane, meters and diagnostic equipment as needed for duties.
• Repair and maintain plant equipment and related infrastructure with minimal downtime.
• Develop and oversee pre-treatment program and monitor sewer ordinances.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local water quality standards.

Skills

Attention to safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Electrical tools

Job description

Operates and maintains lift stations, SCADA Systems and related equipment to help ensure the provision of sewer services.

Benefits Overview

• 3 weeks of vacation per year after the first year (2 weeks of vacation during the first year)
• Medical insurance is provided at no cost to the employee
• Dental and vision insurance is offered
• Pet insurance is offered for your four-legged friend
• Supplemental insurance is offered
• $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
• 13 days city observed paid holiday leave
• 16 hours of paid personal days each year
• Tuition reimbursement available for up to $2,000 per fiscal year
• Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1
• Longevity pay in the amount of $7.50 per month, per year of service paid annually each December
• Employee Fitness Center

Our City Mission:

To provide exceptional services that create and sustain a safe, livable, and vibrant community.

Our City Vision:

Building a better tomorrow together by cultivating a City that is financially strong, with a thriving economy, quality infrastructure, and dynamic culture.

Our Core Values:

Rtown THRIVES

• Teamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration and unity among our citizens, leaders, and our own staff to achieve common goals and enhance the well-being of our community.
• Hometown: We cherish and preserve the unique character and history of our town, creating a sense of belonging for all who call it home.
• Respect: We promote a culture of mutual respect, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of every individual in our diverse community.
• Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and accountability in all our actions and decisions.
• Vision: We embrace innovation and forward-thinking ideas to shape a sustainable and prosperous future for Rosenberg while preserving our historic past
• Employees: We strive to maintain a healthy work culture that places an emphasis on physical and mental well-being so our employees can perform to their full potential.
• Service: We are committed to delivering superior services and continuously improving to meet the needs of our community.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inspections of lift stations, and monitors equipment to ensure proper operating status and safety; detects malfunctions and makes necessary electrical and mechanical repairs, adjustments and/or parts replacements to restore operations
• Operates trucks, crane, torch, welder, meters, power and hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and other equipment as necessary to perform daily duties
• Performs general maintenance duties, including but not limited to repairing fences, mowing lawns and trimming weeds, painting equipment, repairing/building structures, installing concrete, cleans, maintains, repairs and/or rebuilds plant equipment as necessary with minimal downtime, injectors, regulators, relief valves, pumps, blowers, etc.
• May repair and maintain utility lines
• Collect and prepare wastewater sample for laboratory analysis
• Develops, implements and oversees operation of pre-treatment program
• Oversees sewer ordinances and monitors industrial users
• Monitors inspections of grease traps for compliance
• Develops and maintains a database and records relating to pre-treatment program including spreadsheets, files, and maps to record dates locations, test results, etc.
• Provides technical expertise and assistance to the management team to ensure the City is in compliance with federal, state, and local water quality and public health standards
• Must be able to work the allocated hours of the position and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night
• Abides by all policies, procedures, and rules associated with the City’s Safety Program
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or successful completion of the General Education Development (GED) Test
• Three (3) years full time, paid experience in utility line maintenance, utility service, equipment operations, wastewater treatment and collections

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas Driver License
  • Reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Class II Wastewater Collection License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks
  • Criminal background check
  • Controlled substance screening