MAINTENANCE TECHICIAN I, II, or III - WASTEWATER

Performs utility maintenance by:

• Inspecting manholes and cleanouts
• Jetting and cleaning sewer mains
• Performing clean up duties following sanitary sewer overflows
• Setting up and removing barricades and traffic cones to secure work areas
• Marking, digging, cutting, and repairing lines
• Operating various equipment under the guidance of the Crew Leader
• Monitoring chlorine residuals
• Repairing leaks
• Operating valves, fire hydrants, and other utility system appurtenances as required
• Documenting all work completed

• Completing video inspections of the City's wastewater collections system
• Completing video inspections of wastewater laterals
• Operating motor vehicle, observing City's utility systems
• Operating light and heavy equipment under the guidance and supervision of the Crew Leader
• Retrieving appropriate equipment and tools from truck
• Documenting work completed

• Performing grounds maintenance
• Inspecting water and wastewater pumps
• Inspecting and operating control valves on-site
• Repairing leaks
• Performing pump maintenance by checking packing, check for vibrations, inspecting check valves Removing debris
• Inspecting wet wells
• Adjusting floats as necessary
• Performing other minor maintenance activities as required

• Documenting actions and procedures as required

• Completing leak surveys of the public water system
• Operating motor vehicle, observing City's utility systems
• Operating light and heavy equipment under the guidance and supervision of the Crew Leader
• Retrieving appropriate equipment and tools from truck
• Documenting work complete

• Providing maintenance support to Parks and Recreation, Drainage and Water and Sewer
• Completing irrigation repair as necessary and signs, buttons and markings activities
• Working on special projects as assigned, and documenting all work completed
• Sets up and removes barricades and traffic cones to secure work areas
• Assists other public works divisions with maintenance and repair work as needed

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of materials, tools, equipment, safety hazards and precautions for assigned area.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of traffic control techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of safe work methods and techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a variety of tools and equipment for utility, street and park maintenance.
• Skill in following written and oral instructions.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.

Maintenance Tech I 

   EQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma/GED supplemented by one (1) year general labor experience. 

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

   LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a valid State of Texas Driver License at time of hire.  

NOTE:   Employees hired to work in the Public Works Department will be required to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class B or higher within twelve (12) months of hire in order to continue employment.

NOTE: All certifications and licenses must be current at time of application and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Maintenance Tech II 

  REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma/GED supplemented by two or more years of specialized experience in area assigned (Streets, Water/Wastewater, or Parks Maintenance). 

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

  LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a valid State of Texas Commercial Driver (CDL), Class B at time of hire or career progression.

NOTE:  Those assigned to Water or Wastewater Divisions must possess and maintain a Class D Water Operator License OR Class I Wastewater Collection License or have the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire in order to continue employment.

NOTE: All certifications and licenses must be current at time of application and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Maintenance Tech III 

High school diploma/GED supplemented by five or more years of specialized experience in area assigned (Streets, Water/Wastewater, or Parks Maintenance). 

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

  LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a valid State of Texas Commercial Driver (CDL), Class B at time of hire or career progression.

Those assigned to Water or Wastewater Divisions must possess and maintain two or more of the following License at the time of hire or career progression:

Class D Water Operator License or higher

Class I Wastewater Collection License or higher

Backflow Protection Assembly Tester (BPAT)

Those assigned to Streets must possess and maintain either a Class D Water Operator License or higher OR Class I or higher Wastewater Collection License OR have successfully qualified on performance testing for operation of heavy equipment at the time of hire or career progression.

NOTE: All certifications and licenses must be current at time of application and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting. Must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently and up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• May be subject to dangerous machinery, exposure to extreme weather conditions, potential for physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.

• Equipment utilized includes City vehicle, backhoe, dump trucks, Vac-Con, jet truck, tractors, mowers, shovels, picks, rakes, brooms, hammers, saws, drills, concrete tools and other construction and maintenance related tools and equipment.