Utility Worker II

cityofalvin; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alvin seeks a mechanically and electrically inclined technician to perform repairs and maintenance at the wastewater treatment plant, water plant and lift stations. Under general supervision, you will ensure systems operate reliably and safely.

You will collect samples for testing, assist training of trainees, and help ensure compliance with regulatory codes and quality standards; must be capable of performing complex tasks within established procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED supplemented by course work or training in water utility operations or mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Up to two years of responsible wastewater treatment operations experience, water treatment operation, lift station operation.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical and electrical repairs and maintenance to ensure proper operation of wastewater treatment plant, water plant and lift stations.
• Collects samples for testing.
• Assists in training and instructing division trainees.
• Assists in ensuring facility is operated according to established regulatory codes and standards of quality.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Water utility operations

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Announcement:

Under general supervision, performs various mechanical and electrical repairs and maintenance duties to ensure the proper operation of wastewater treatment plant, water plant and or lift stations equipment and systems. Collects samples for testing. Assists in training and instructing division trainees. Assists in ensuring facility is operated according to established regulatory codes and standards of quality. Performs related work as required. The incumbent must be able to perform a full range of complex tasks within a framework of established procedures. Reports to the Chief Wastewater Plant Operator, or Utilities Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma or GED supplemented by course work or training in water utility operations or mechanical maintenance and repair, plus up to two years of responsible wastewater treatment operations experience, water treatment operation, lift station operation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Salary:

Hourly rate is $20.82 / hour.