Utility Technician

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Wastewater Operations Technician to help maintain and operate the city's wastewater utility. You will troubleshoot, operate standard equipment, and assist with tasks that do not require licenses within the sewer system.

This safety‑sensitive, rotating‑schedules position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver license, and preference for applicants with sewer maintenance experience or veteran status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of general maintenance or related experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver License required with city policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist driving small jet units to clear sewer mains and laterals.
• Assist rodding, cleaning, and televising sewer lines and inspect sites.
• Transport equipment and materials to work locations with trucks.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records for operations and service calls.
• Perform maintenance tasks for the wastewater collection system.
• Locate and report damaged manholes, sewer lines, and cleanouts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment handling

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Jet units operation

Sewer inspection tools

Job description

100 Japhet St, Houston, TX 77020

Rotating Schedules* (Subject to change)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

• Operate and assist driving small jet units to clear sanitary sewer mains and laterals within the sewer collection system
• 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.
• Review Geocortex to determine wastewater line segments and manhole location.
• Performs maintenance tasks related to the operation of the wastewater collections system.
• Locate and report exposed and damaged manholes, sewer-lines, cleanouts etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. This position routinely requires stooping, bending, and/or lifting of items of 30 - 80 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

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

EDUCATIONAL 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

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

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in maintenance or the sanitary sewer collection system.

**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.**

ELECTION/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.