Utility Maintenance Technician I/II/III (Wastewater)

About the Department

Salary is dependent on experience and whether being hired as a Utility Maintenance Technician I, II, or III.
Utility Maintenance Technician I - $40,760-$50,950
Utility Maintenance Technician II - $47,180-$58,980
Utility Maintenance Technician III - $52,020-$65,020

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for effectively maintaining all related facilities/equipment in the wastewater system and related grounds. Ensures effective ongoing maintenance and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment plants and systems.

Position Duties

• Operates, inspects, repairs, and maintains lift station, water pump stations, wastewater treatment plant facilities by daily inspections; troubleshooting electrical controls/pumps and motors; removes and replaces pumps and motor and electrical controls; works with electrical voltages up to 480volts and inspects emergency equipment.
• Help develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize breakdowns and repairs.
• Maintains and prepares maintenance logs and inspections sheets as well as providing on-call assistance and respond to maintenance emergencies 24/7.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe and effective operating condition.
• Maintain the City's utility system by performing maintenance and repairs of pump and motors and the proper operation of the equipment required to perform duties during normal hours and emergency hours.

Additional Functions for Utility Maintenance Technician III

• Operates, maintains repairs, replaces, modifies, re-designs, and upgrades the wastewater lift stations and related equipment including wet wells, wells, storage tanks, pumps, mechanical/electrical controls and SCADA monitoring systems. Conducts inspections and monitors lift station for safe and proper functions, coordinates and performs all onsite aspects of maintenance breakdowns.
• Inspects, repairs, replaces, modifies, re-designs, maintains, and upgrades to the City’s wastewater plants and related equipment including tanks, piping, pumps, mechanical/electrical controls, emergency equipment, valves, air compressors, monitoring sensors, and SCADA monitoring system. Inspects and monitors the plants for safe and proper functions and coordinates and performs all onsite aspects of maintenance breakdowns.
• Help develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize breakdowns and repairs.
• Maintains and prepares maintenance logs and inspections sheets as well as providing on-call assistance and respond to maintenance emergencies 24/7. Participates in monitoring inventory for essential equipment within wastewater systems.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe and effective operating condition.
• Maintains the wastewater system by removal of pump and motors with the use of a crane truck or other recommended lifting equipment during normal operation hours or emergency situations.
• Performs administrative duties to provide a more efficient plan of action for inventory and breakdown procedures.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Relatable Work Experience:

• Utility Maintenance Technician I/II - Minimum 1 year experience maintaining wastewater facilities and systems.
• Utility Maintenance Technician III - Four (4) years of experience maintaining wastewater facilities and systems.

Training, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Utility Maintenance Technician I – Ability to obtain Class D Wastewater Certificate within one (1) year. Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to obtain a Class B commercial license within six (6) months.
• Utility Maintenance Technician II – Class C Wastewater certificate. Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to obtain a Class B commercial license within 6 months.
• Utility Maintenance Technician III – Class B Wastewater Certificate. Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to obtain Class B commercial license within 6 months.

Other Qualifications

Ability to work without supervision and to have good communication (verbal and written) skills.
Sound working knowledge of wastewater system operations, equipment and machinery.
Ability to learn technical and scientific concepts and procedures related to work requirements, such as reading electrical prints and detailed drawing of wastewater facilities.
Advanced mechanical skills, with ability to repair machinery and equipment and make judgments pertaining to repair needs.
Ability to effectively and safely operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools and to understand all related operating features.
Will be required to work in settings with extreme cold or extreme heat, depending on time of year.
Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an indoor/outdoor environment.
Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment.
Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday; overtime occasionally required; will be assigned “on-call” for evenings and weekends, as required.
Exposure to potentially hazardous materials as well as working in confined spaces.
Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an office environment.
Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment.
Regularly scheduled for 5-day, 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday; overtime occasionally required.
Strenuous and continuous physical activity, including stooping, kneeling and bending.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.