Maintenance Technician - Utilities

by Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

457 plan option

Roth IRA

Cafeteria Plans available

Job summary

The City of Portland is seeking a full-time Utilities worker to install, maintain, and repair water distribution and wastewater collection systems under the supervision of the Utilities Supervisor. The role requires operating heavy equipment and working outdoors—including in extreme weather—and participates in after-hours stand-by shifts.

Applicants must pass a physical exam, drug screening, and background check and possess a Texas Class C Driver License, plus relevant water/wastewater licenses

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must pass physical examination, drug screening, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair water distribution and wastewater collection systems under supervision.
• Operate pumps, air compressors, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Work outdoors, in extreme heat or inclement weather; participate in after-hours stand-by rotation.

Job description

Under the supervision of the Utilities Supervisor, this full-time position performs, assists in, and is responsible for, the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This position operates equipment such as pumps, air compressors, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, forklifts, and other water/wastewater related equipment.Other duties may be assigned.This position is included in the departments after hours and weekend stand-by rotation.

This position requires strenuous physical exertion, and applicants must be able to carry a minimum of 100 pounds.The positions require work outdoors and in occasional extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather. These positions are considered essential, and attendance is mandatory in the event of a storm or disaster.

This position is subject to the City of Portland’s Background Investigation and Drug Testing Policy. New hires are required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States per Federal law.

THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Portland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.Portland is a TMRS City at 7%, 2:1 match.Optional 457, Roth IRA and Cafeteria Plans available.

Qualifications

Applicants must pass a physical examination, drug screening, and background check. High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator’s Class C License is required. Must possess a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class "D" Water Distribution license and a Class "I" Wastewater Collection license or Class "D" Wastewater Treatment license or be able to acquire both within six months.