Technician I - Wastewater Conveyance

City of Port Arthur Texas; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Port Arthur seeks a Technician I for Wastewater Conveyance in Port Arthur, TX. This entry-level role supports street, drainage, and water/wastewater operations, performing semi-skilled tasks under supervision.

Salary ranges from $18.39 to $27.06 hourly, with DOE and local conditions. Responsibilities include operating maintenance equipment, assisting with repairs on water and sewer lines, and ensuring safety on worksites.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the twelfth grade and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Entry level position; none required prior experience.
• Knowledge of general maintenance tools and basic machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate maintenance equipment and basic tools to repair city facilities.
• Ensure safety at the worksite with barricades and devices.
• Inspect and maintain water, sewer, and drainage lines and pumps.
• Assist in field repairs, read maps, and perform routine duties as assigned.
• Complete schedules and submit daily reports to staff.

Skills

General maintenance tools

Machinery operation

Safe work practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Jackhammers

Generators

Bobcats

Air compressors

Pumps

Valves

Job description

Technician I - Wastewater Conveyance (Port Arthur, TX)

SALARY: $ 18.39 - $27.06, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT

OPENING DATE: 10/06/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/13/2026

JOB SUMMARY

To perform semi-skilled labor in construction, maintenance and related service activities in the street, drainage, parks and recreation and/or water/wastewater utility operations for the city; and to provide staff support to an assigned function or crew.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. Positions in this class will usually perform most of the duties required of Maintenance Workers I and II, however, as compared to the Maintenance Worker II, is not expected to function at the same skill level and will usually exercise less independent direction and judgment on matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits a pattern which has been established and explained before the work is started. Generally, changes in procedures or exceptions are explained in detail as they arise. Under the class series concept, positions assigned to the Maintenance Worker II class which become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Maintenance Worker I level for training purposes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from upper level staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment including jackhammers, trucks, mowers, weed eaters, air compressors, sprayers, saws, drills, tapping machines, generators, bobcats, rollers and other similar equipment and machinery in maintaining and repairing various city facilities and properties.
• Participate in a variety of activities involving travel between various city facilities and properties and other related, external business and government agencies which may include collecting and delivering materials and supplies.
• Ensure safety of worksite; setup barricades and other safety devices.
• Plant, cut or trim herbage as requested including trimming trees and shrubs and planting flowers and trees; remove and transport a variety of debris and excess material.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs.
• Inspect and restore equipment and machinery fluid levels including oil, fuel, water and transmission fluid; verify operation of gauges and tires; lubricate equipment as needed.
• Utilize a variety of manual tools to complete assigned projects including shoveling various materials, hammering nails, building small wooden objects and repairing equipment.
• Provide maintenance support to assist designated staff in the completion of their duties and responsibilities; provide functional and technical direction as needed.
• Complete daily schedules and timesheets; report all daily work to appropriate staff member.
• Inspect ditches, drainage areas and roadside shoulders for noxious weeds; remove weeds; identify weeds and apply appropriate herbicides.
• Remove blockages from and repair and install water, sewer and storm drain lines and mains.
• Assist in installing, maintaining and repairing pumps, mechanical and electric motors, water meters, valves and hydrants.
• Participate in performing field repairs on meters, valves, pumps, lift stations and irrigation systems.
• Locate and repair storm drains, catch basins and storm drain pipes. Read and interpret maps of underground sewer and drainage systems.
• Spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets; cut and break obsolete concrete; pour and assist in finishing concrete; construct concrete forms and perform rough carpentry work.
• Clean ditches, alleys, streets, culverts and storm drains; resurface and slurry seal streets and alleys.
• Assist in repairing and replacing roofs, floors, doors, windows, screens and fences.
• Install and replace insulation, tile and interior walls.
• Collect and skim various liquid surfaces to remove debris.
• Assist with rerouting main and service water lines.
• May collect samples of water, waste and wastewater for testing; assist with testing of samples.
• May answer questions and provide information to the public as necessary.
• May build, refinish and repair furniture as requested.
• Paint, remodel, clean and improve interior and exterior of city facilities.
• Pack, unpack and issue supplies and equipment; stock shelves; distribute and receive supplies; maintain routine records of materials and supplies received and used.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Uses and purposes of general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Basic operation of a variety of machinery, equipment and tools to perform assignments.
• Safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in a variety of maintenance activities.
• Perform heavy manual labor.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• making observations
• reading
• operating assigned equipment
• communicating with others

Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of:

• interpreting work orders and directions

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

• elevating and moving various equipment and materials
• walking, standing, stooping, kneeling or sitting for extended periods of time
• performing heavy manual labor
• operating assigned equipment including a motor vehicle

Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:

• hazardous and toxic fumes, chemicals and materials
• confined or high work places
• considerably loud noises
• hazards associated with working in and near traffic

Learn city and departmental policies and procedures.

Operate a motor vehicle.

Maintain assigned equipment and associated parts including verifying and replenishing fluid levels.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the course of work.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

None required.

Training:

Must have completed the twelfth grade and possess a high school diploma or have a GED.

Technician I – Utility Operations – WW Conveyance - Posting #26-093.

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

Attn: Hiring Manager

P.O. Box 1089

Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089

(EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H)
The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Department: Utility Operations
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Requisition Number: #26-093