Utility Maintenance Technician I - Wastewater Maintenance

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical

Free medical clinic

Free virtual visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match 200%

Job summary

The City of Pasadena is seeking a maintenance technician to perform skilled manual tasks for water and wastewater line maintenance and related plant operations. The role may involve SCADA monitoring and occasional after-hours call-outs, with adherence to the city's timekeeping and attendance policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a valid Texas driver’s license. Preferred candidates may hold a basic wastewater certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• One year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Experience in construction trades (concrete, pipe, electrical, general labor).
• Valid Texas driver’s license with good driving record.
• Preferred: Basic Wastewater Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual tasks at a skilled level for maintenance of water and wastewater lines and/or sewage plants.
• May use SCADA operations to monitor and maintain wastewater systems.
• May be subject to after-hours call-out; follow assigned schedule and city timekeeping policies.

Skills

SCADA familiarity

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Duties:

Performs manual tasks including general maintenance at a skilled level involved in the equipment used for the maintenance of water and wastewater lines, and/or sewage plants. May use SCADA operations in monitoring and maintenance of wastewater systems. May be subject to call out service after hours. Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the construction trades such as concrete work, pipe work, electrical and general labor. Position may require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record. PREFFERED: Basic Wastewater Certification.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.