Water & Wastewater Mechanic: Pumps, Motors & Generators

City of Leander; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Leander seeks a mid-level Water/Wastewater Technician to operate and maintain the city’s water and wastewater facilities and equipment. The role involves repairing, calibrating, and testing pumps, motors, valves, and control systems while following safety standards and city procedures.

You will join a team under general supervision and may be scheduled for on-call rotations, including after-hours callouts.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related work experience and/or technical training preferred.
• Knowledge of chemicals, safety guidelines, and EPA/TWC standards is important.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs major machinery and equipment at water and wastewater plants.
• Maintains electrical distribution systems and generators.
• Disassembles and overhauls motors, pumps, valves, and related equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and calibrations on electrical/electronic systems.
• Operates heavy equipment and coordinates stock and maintenance supplies.
• Responds to after-hours calls and on-call duties 24/7.

Skills

Chemicals knowledge

Effective communication

Reading and interpreting docs

Shift work & on-call

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years related work experience or Tech training

Tools

Welding machine

Forklift

Dial indicator

Job description

The City of Leander seeks a mid-level Water/Wastewater Technician to operate and maintain the city’s water and wastewater facilities and equipment. The role involves repairing, calibrating, and testing pumps, motors, valves, and control systems while following safety standards and city procedures.

You will join a team under general supervision and may be scheduled for on-call rotations, including after-hours callouts.