Water/Wastewater Maintenance Tech

City of Alice, TX; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

12 paid holidays per year

Sick leave

Job summary

City of Alice, TX is seeking a mechanically inclined individual to support water and wastewater plant facilities. You will install, repair, and maintain equipment such as pumps, generators, backhoes, and various hand tools under supervision.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to read manuals, and accurate maintenance logging. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a Texas driver’s license, and be prepared to obtain a Class D TCEQ license within two years.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must obtain a Class D Water & Wastewater license within 2 years of service.
• Two years of experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of water/wastewater plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain water/wastewater plant equipment including pumps and valves.
• Create and maintain maintenance logs and records.
• Respond to service calls after hours or on weekends/holidays as needed.
• Work safely and notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or conditions.
• Perform routine inspections of motors, pumps, and related systems.

Skills

Safety regulations

Written instructions

Reading manuals

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Texas Driver's License Class C

Class D Water & Wastewater TCEQ license (required after 2 years)

Tools

Pumps

Generators

Backhoes

Dump Trucks

Valve Wrenches

Hand Wrenches

Saws (Hand & Power)

Tools

Jack Hammers

Job description

Primary Purpose

Under supervision, performs installation, repairs, and maintains all Water Plant and Wastewater Plant facilities equipment. Including Lake Findley and Lake Corpus Christi pump stations, elevated storage tanks, and wastewater lift stations and related work as directed.

Primary Purpose

Under supervision, performs installation, repairs, and maintains all Water Plant and Wastewater Plant facilities equipment. Including Lake Findley and Lake Corpus Christi pump stations, elevated storage tanks, and wastewater lift stations and related work as directed.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Individual must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, Class "C" with an acceptable driving record.
• A minimum of a Class "D" Water and Wastewater TCEQ License (required to obtain after 2 year of service) with accredited training courses.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of safety regulations to work with equipment used in water/wastewater maintenance
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to correctly prioritize workload

Experience

• Two years' experience in installation, repair and maintenance of water/wastewater plant equipment
• Experience in working with various types of equipment including:
  • Pumps
  • Generators
  • Backhoes
  • Dump Trucks
  • Valve Wrenches
  • Hand Wrenches
  • Hand & Power Saws
  • Hand & Power Tools
  • Jack Hammers
  • Hammer of Various Sizes
  • Grinders
  • Shovels
  • Drain Spades
  • Drills and Drill Presses

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Inspects, and repairs electric motors, pumps, and valves that regulate the flow of raw water into treating plant.
• Inspects and repairs valves that regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities.
• Repairs and lubricates water and wastewater plant machinery and equipment
• Creates maintenance logs and maintains historical maintenance and mechanical work data.
• Responds to service calls during or after normal operation hours, weekends, and holidays without delay.
• Works safely and responsibly. Notifies supervisor of all unsafe equipment or areas of the plant.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Full-time Employees Receive

• Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee;
• Low-cost vision plan;
• Retirement plan: Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2 : 1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20
• Employee assistance program;
• 12 paid holidays per year;
• Vacation (80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service, 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs + of service;
• 80 hours of sick leave a year;
• 2 personal days a year

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used

Common tools used in maintenance & mechanic type work

Posture

Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

Repetitive hand motions; frequent walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; crawling; driving

Lifting

Frequent heavy lifting and carrying (up to 100 pounds) and occasionally up to 150 lbs. with assistance

Environment

Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, and vibration; work around moving objects or vehicles; insects, rodents, may work alone, regular exposure to high, fast moving mechanical parts

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged or irregular hours

• All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
• All positions are considered essential and are subject to recall during emergencies

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.