Utility Mechanic (Wastewater Operations)

Water Otter Inc

Houston (TX)

Híbrido

USD 52.000 - 78.000

Tempo integral

Há 4 dias

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Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness

Pension plan

457 deferred compensation plan

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick leave

Personal Leave

Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

Professional development opportunities

Transportation/parking plan

Resumo da vaga

The City of Houston's Department of Public Works and Engineering seeks a Water Operations Technician with strong mechanical maintenance skills to support water and wastewater systems, including lift stations. The role emphasizes inspections, preventive maintenance, data collection, and timely reporting of issues and unsafe conditions.

The position is full-time, requires a high school diploma or GED and a Texas driver's license, and offers potential for hybrid telework for eligible roles.

Qualificações

Requires a high school diploma or GED certification.
One year of experience in Houston Water Operations Technician Trainee or 18 months of building/mechanical maintenance.
Valid Texas driver's license and compliance with City driving policy.
Experience in plant and/or lift station maintenance preferred (2+ years).

Responsabilidades

Perform inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance on water and wastewater systems and facilities.
Repair equipment such as pumps, motors, blowers, valves and lines at lift/pump stations.
Collect and catalogue data on installed equipment.
Report unsafe conditions and keep service/maintenance records.

Conhecimentos

Mechanical maintenance

Inspections

Preventive maintenance

Data collection

Formação

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

None specified

Descrição da vaga

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested Division: Houston Water/ Wastewater Operations/Lift Stations Reporting Location: 7440 Cullen Blvd Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. * Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Skilled mechanical duties in the maintenance of water or wastewater systems and facilities.
Performs and plans work assignments including inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, lubrications and repairs of buildings, pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, valves, lines at lift/pump stations and other water/wastewater systems, facilities and equipment.
Collects and catalogues data on installed equipment.
Makes service calls to maintain and repair equipment and install equipment identification tags.
Reports unsafe conditions and equipment condition to proper authorities. Keeps records of service calls, maintenance and repair work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting heavy objects up to eighty (80) pounds on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward position for long periods of time. There are frequent exposures to extreme levels of temperature, air pollution, noise pollution, chemical gases and substances.

This is a Department of Public Works and Engineering Emergency Management Position at the Tier I Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience as a Houston Water Operations Technician Trainee or 18 months of experience in building or mechanical maintenance is/are required.

One year of directly related college or vocational education may be substituted for up to a maximum of one year of work experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in plant and/or lift station maintenance, with a minimum of two years of experience in mechanical maintenance.

Preference shall also 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 skills assessment test.

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 13

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

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: