Utility Maintenance Technician I - Wastewater Maintenance (2 positions)

City of Pasadena, TX; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical insurance

City medical clinic access

Free virtual visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match 200%

Vacation accrual

Job summary

The City of Pasadena, TX is seeking a maintenance worker to perform skilled maintenance on water and wastewater systems. The role may involve operating SCADA systems and after-hours callouts, with adherence to city schedules and attendance rules.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, plus related experience or training; construction trades experience is helpful. Valid Texas driver license required; wastewater certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• One year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in construction trades such as concrete work, pipe work, electrical and general labor.
• Moderate to heavy lifting and prolonged standing; outdoor work in all weather.
• Valid Texas driver license and good driving record.
• Preferred: Basic Wastewater Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance tasks related to water and wastewater lines and/or sewage plants.
• May operate SCADA systems for monitoring.
• May be required to participate in after-hours callouts.
• Adheres to assigned schedule, timekeeping, and attendance policies.
• Maintains all required licenses, certifications, clearances, and job requirements.

Skills

Physical stamina

Valid Texas drivers license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA operations

Wastewater certification (preferred)

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.
  

Salary: $14.80 per hour