Maintenance Technician I

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Pool/recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Conroe is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform labor-intensive tasks related to water and sewer system construction and maintenance. You may be required to work on-call and respond at any hour during emergencies when requested.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class C Driver's License, and within six months a Texas Class B CDL. Within one year you must obtain Class I sewer collection and Class D water licenses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class C Driver's License or higher.
• CDL Class B within six months from hire date.
• License to obtain Class I sewer collection within one year.
• License to obtain Class D water within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform ordinary, labor-intensive tasks related to water and sewer system work.
• Assist operator to complete tasks and respond to emergencies during on-call.
• Follow City policies and safety procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas Class C Driver's License

Texas Class B CDL within 6 months

Class I sewer collection license within 1 year

Class D water license within 1 year

Tools

Shovels and hand tools

Air tools

Pumps

Line locators

I-PAD

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician I performs ordinary, labor-intensive tasks commonly related to water and sewer system construction and maintenance. Also assists operator in any way necessary to complete the job. Must be able to work on-call duty. Must be available to respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid Class C Driver's License or higher.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Class \"B\" Commercial Driver's License within six months from hire date.
• Must be able to obtain a Class I sewer collection license and a Class D water license within one year of hire date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• One year of experience in Public Works preferred.
• Ability to understand and abide by City of Conroe and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work on-call duty and respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.
• Must be able to work as many hours as required to complete jobs.
• Must be able to attend after hours classes to renew or obtain required certifications/licenses when necessary.
• Ability to work as many hours needed to get the work assigned completed.
• Must be able to lift weights up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use all tools to accomplish the job in an efficient manner.
• Ability to adapt to new technology, new methods and changing conditions.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of reading, writing and communicating in English.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDES:

Shovels, pickaxes, various hand tools, air tools, boring tools, pumps, metal detectors, line locators, I-PAD

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Ear and eye protection, boots, gloves, hard hat, self-contained breathing apparatus, atmospheric monitor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $19.21 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. S safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.