Utility Mechanic Supervisor (Wastewater Operations)

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Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement pension

457 deferred compensation plan

10 vacation days per year

13 holidays + 1 floating holiday

Sick leave

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a supervisory professional for wastewater operations maintenance at 7440 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77051. Oversees collection system and wastewater treatment plant maintenance crews, ensures safe operations, and drives city vehicles as needed.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 5 years of skilled maintenance experience; Texas Driver's License required. This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Tier I position with safety and training

Qualifications

Requires high school diploma or GED; vocational competence may be required.
Minimum 5 years of skilled building or mechanical maintenance experience.
Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy.
Knowledge of wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment plants, lift stations preferred.
EOE with competitive benefits; plan details available.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct activities of maintenance groups.
Organize and assign work, monitor progress, ensure supplies and equipment.
Train new employees; maintain attendance records and evaluations.
Oversee preventive maintenance of vehicles, yard, and plant machinery.
Assist with daily operations and drive City vehicle; enforce safety rules.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from : ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Service Line: Wastewater Operations Maintenance Location: 7440 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77051, USA* Workdays & Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm* Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of groups of employees within the same department who are engaged in providing Collection System, Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance and or Lift Station services. Organizes and assigns the work of collection system maintenance crews, monitors work in progress. Ensures that employees have adequate work supplies and properly functioning equipment in order to perform assigned tasks. Analyzes and resolves staff, equipment and operating problems. Reviews operations policies and procedures; recommends changes to increase efficiency and implements approved changes. Trains new employees. Sets up and maintains employee attendance records. Prepares periodic employee performance evaluations; reviews contents with the employee. Prepares periodic production reports as required and/or requested. Assists with daily operations tasks as needed; drives City vehicle. Oversees preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles, yard maintenance, equipment, plant machinery and tools. Observes safety regulations and ensures that crews do the same.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position routinely requires lifting moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There is routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or a GED. May require specified vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five (5) years of experience in skilled building or mechanical maintenance are required (may include one (1) year of experience as a Houston Water Operations Technician).

Substitution

One year of directly related college or vocational education may be substituted for up to one (1) year of work experience. An Associate’s degree or higher may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Candidates that are knowledgeable in the wastewater collection system, wastewater treatment plants, wastewater lift stations, and or consent decree related items.

* *Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:

None However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 18

EOE Equal Opportunity Employment

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: