Maintenance & Operations Specialist - Lift Station Operator (Utilities)

City of Rosenberg; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rosenberg seeks a skilled utility operator to inspect and maintain lift stations and SCADA systems, ensuring safe and reliable sewer services. You will repair electrical and mechanical components, operate heavy equipment, and support daily plant functions.

The role requires wastewater experience, a valid Texas driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Class II wastewater license within 2 years. Join a team dedicated to public health and infrastructure excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in utility line maintenance, wastewater, or related fields.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver License required.
• Reliable transportation and liability insurance required.
• Class II Wastewater Collection License from TCEQ or ability to obtain within 2 years of employment.
• Pre-employment checks: criminal background and controlled substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of lift stations and monitor equipment for proper operation and safety.
• Detect malfunctions and perform electrical/mechanical repairs or replacements to restore operations.
• Operate trucks, crane, torch, welder, meters, and diagnostic tools as needed for daily duties.
• Conduct general maintenance and repairs on fences, equipment, structures, and plant components.
• Repair/maintain utility lines and collect wastewater samples for lab analysis.
• Develop and oversee a pre-treatment program; monitor industrial users and sewer ordinances.
• Maintain pre-treatment databases, records, spreadsheets, and maps.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical repairs

Mechanical repairs

Safety compliance

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Truck operation

Crane operation

Torch

Welder

Meters

Diagnostic equipment

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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