Utility Technician/ Regulatory Compliance

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston in Houston is seeking a wastewater sampling technician for the Water/Wastewater Regulatory Compliance unit. The role involves collecting samples at various locations, operating sampling instruments, and maintaining equipment.

Workdays are Monday to Friday, with hours 5:15am to 1:45pm. Candidates must have a high school diploma, and six months of maintenance experience. A valid Texas Driver License is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Six (6) months of general maintenance/work experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License and City driving policy compliance.
• Preference for plant/lift station or collection system experience.
• Veteran preference per Executive Order 1-6.

Responsibilities

• Collects and couriers wastewater samples from multiple treatment plants daily.
• Operates and maintains sampling instruments and performs field analysis.
• Maintains reports, forms, and records for operations and service calls.
• Performs daily cleaning, labeling, and preserving of bottles and lab glassware.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic reading skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sampling instruments

Job description

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Wastewater Regulatory Compliance

Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/5:15am - 1:45pm

Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collects and couriers wastewater samples from compositing autosamplers from multiple treatment plants daily. Provides for effective maintenance and operation of the water and wastewater utility equipment at various locations. Utilizes troubleshooting skills to address equipment failures. May operate equipment or perform tasks that do not require specialized licenses. Operates and maintains sampling instruments and perform field analysis of water samples. Collects, preserves, and transports samples to laboratory for analysis. Prepares and maintains reports, forms, and records for operations, assignments, service calls, maintenance and repairs of equipment and tools, and/or sampling activity utilizing a data tracking system. Performs daily cleaning, kitting, labeling and preserving of bottles and lab glassware. May perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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

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

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience in plant and/or lift station maintenance or the 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.

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.

PAYMENT 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.