Wastewater Plant Maintenance Technician

City of Amarillo; Hollywood (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a wastewater plant laborer to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in plant maintenance. The role requires working evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, and is designated weather essential personnel.

Responsibilities include assisting mechanics, servicing pumps, maintaining facilities, and operating light machinery. Positions require a Texas driver’s license and ability to work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Completion of 9th grade or equivalent; laborer experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and in inclement weather.
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks as described in ADA profile.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics with maintenance, repair and construction work.
• Assist servicing pumps and motors.
• Clear and clean lines and tanks by nodding or flushing.
• Perform building maintenance including painting, sweeping, mopping, and minor repairs.
• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, pruning, trimming, weed eating, watering and landscape projects.
• Assist in loading and unloading hazardous chlorine and sulfur dioxide gases following safety procedures.
• Assist equipment operator in repairs and moving equipment.
• Drive vehicles up to 2.5 tons and operate light tractors and riding mowers.
• Check oil, fuel, water and lubricate vehicles and equipment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Weather resilience

Hand tools operation

Mowers and trimmers

Safety procedures

Vehicle operation

Physical stamina

Education

9th grade or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Drill press

Mowers

Trimmers

Weedeaters

Front-end loader

Job description

The City of Amarillo is seeking a wastewater plant laborer to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in plant maintenance. The role requires working evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed, and is designated weather essential personnel.

Responsibilities include assisting mechanics, servicing pumps, maintaining facilities, and operating light machinery. Positions require a Texas driver’s license and ability to work in varied weather conditions.