Utility Technician

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a maintenance technician for the wastewater utility. The role involves operating and maintaining sewer systems, assisting with rodding, cleaning, televising lines, and using GIS to locate lines and manholes.

Expect to transport equipment, prepare reports, and perform maintenance tasks within the wastewater collection system. This is a physical, on-site position involving ladders, lifting, and exposure to environmental hazards.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of the equipment/instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rodding, cleaning, and televising sewer lines; inspect work sites.
• Transport equipment, tools, and materials to work locations using trucks and other equipment.
• Prepare and maintain reports, forms, and records for wastewater operations and maintenance in a data tracking system.
• Perform maintenance tasks related to wastewater collection system operation.
• Review GIS to determine wastewater line segments and manhole locations.
• Locate and repair manholes, sewer lines, cleanouts, etc.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment handling

Data entry

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

GIS

Job description

Position Overview

Provides for effective maintenance and operation of the wastewater utility. Utilizes troubleshooting skills to address utility operations and maintenance. May operate general equipment or perform tasks that do not require specialized licenses.

• Assists with rodding, cleaning, and televising sewer lines. Inspects work sites.
• Uses trucks and equipment to transport equipment, tools, and materials to work locations.
• Prepares and maintains reports, forms, and records for operations, assignments, service calls, maintenance and repairs in wastewater utilizing a data tracking system.
• Performs maintenance tasks related to the operation of the wastewater Collection system.
• Reviews GIS to determine wastewater line segments and manhole location.
• Performs maintenance tasks related to the operation of the wastewater collections system.
• Reviews GIS to determine wastewater line segments and manhole locations.
• Locate and repair manholes, sewer lines, cleanouts etc.

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 Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier I Level.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of the equipment/instruments.

Experience Requirements

Six (6) months of general maintenance/work experience are required.

License Requirements

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

Preferences

• 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

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.