Maintenance Specialist II - Water/Wastewater

City of Rowlett, Texas; Rowlett (TX); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

4-day work week

Comprehensive benefits package

TMRS retirement match

Zusammenfassung

The City of Rowlett is hiring a maintenance worker to support its water, wastewater, and drainage systems. Under supervision, you will perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks, operate equipment, and participate in the repair and replacement of city infrastructure.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience. This role includes a 4-day work week, a comprehensive benefits package, and TMRS retirement participation.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution/sewer systems.

Aufgaben

• Repairs leaks in water/wastewater systems, may work at depths >6' and handle trench safety.
• Inspect water/wastewater stations, assist with pumps, motors, controls, SCADA, tanks and towers.
• Operate valves, flush lines, replace parts, and use cleaners and degreasers.
• Assist with manholes, taps, trenches, and heavy equipment as needed.
• Maintain attendance and foster professional working relationships.

Kenntnisse

Instruction following

Reading labels

Math skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

(Depending on qualifications)

42,776.07 - $64,163.44

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of City water, wastewater, and City's drainage system. Performs other duties as assigned.

Description

Hiring Range: $42,776.07 - $48,122.91 (Depending on qualifications)

Full Salary Range $42,776.07 - $64,163.44

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of City water, wastewater, and City's drainage system. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Repairs leaks in the wastewater collection system or water distribution system. May repair leaks on pipes in depths of over 6' feet, responsible for trench safety, replace service tubing; repair/replace sewer, lateral line, cleanout, main line and/or tapping saddle.
• Responsible for checking water and wastewater stations, keeping grounds neat and clean. Assists with work on pumps, motors, controls and electrical wiring, SCADA system, wet wells, dry wells, elevated towers and ground storage tanks. Performs preventative maintenance on all station equipment and elevated towers, ground storage tanks.
• Removes debris, closes and opens valves to ensure proper operation, flushes lines; replaces damaged parts. Uses chemicals such as floating degreaser, chlorine, caustic soda, and all-purpose cleaners.
• Repairs manholes, and city clean-outs and valves by using a pick, shovel and/or jackhammer. Performs water and sewer taps, dig trenches or holes; assist heavy equipment operator to open hole, drill hole using tapping machine or hole saw. Performs related duties and special projects as assigned. May assist other departments when emergencies arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED. One year of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution and sewer collection systems required.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, such as completing work orders.
• Ability to fill out daily reports and checklist for water and wastewater stations.
• Ability to read and understand labels on equipment, chemicals, reports and memos.
• Ability to use math to calculate water usage at stations and hourly readings on water/wastewater stations.
• Ability to interact and get along with other crew members and the general public.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.

Other Requirements

Valid driver's license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Class 'A' CDL is preferred or the ability to obtain with Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment required.

Must reside within a 1-hour response time from the Public Works Building, employee will have six (6) months from employment date in which to relocate. Will be subject to covering/handling first-call or back-up call when assigned.

Must have a minimum of a Class 'D' Water License and Wastewater Collection System Class I License or be able to obtain within 12 months of being hired. A Class 'C' Water Distribution License and Wastewater Collection System Class II License is preferred.

Must be able to stand, walk on uneven terrain, asphalt, concrete, water, mud, rock, frequently work in mud which may be knee deep. Ability to lift tools and equipment which may weigh up to 150 pounds. This job requires reaching, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balance in order to use equipment, elevate work site, etc. May be required to operate foot controls on heavy equipment such as backhoe and other machinery. Exposed to extremes in outdoor temperature, inclement weather, fumes and trenching during water operations.

The City of Rowlett is proud to support a healthy work/life balance by offering a 4-day work week, with standard business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., depending on departmental schedules.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave, along with medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

To support our employees’ long-term financial goals, the City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), featuring a generous 2:1 match.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our Benefits Page.