Utility Maintenance Technician I/II/III (Water)

Utility Maintenance Technician

It's a great time to be in Pflugerville!

The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more!

Most City job postings remain open for 30 days, though some may be extended. Hiring managers typically begin contacting applicants within 1 30 days, but in some cases, contact may occur up to 60 days after posting.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring manager. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will usually receive a notification within 30 60 days.

If you have not heard back after that timeframe or have questions about your application, please contact People & Culture.

Job Summary

Salary is dependent on experience and whether being hired as a Utility Maintenance Technician I, II, or III. Utility Maintenance Technician I - $41,980 - $52,476 Utility Maintenance Technician II - $48,598 - $60,747 Utility Maintenance Technician III - $56,258 - $70,323

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

Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

• Operates, inspects, repairs, and maintains lift station, water pump stations, water and 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, or upgrades the water pump stations and related equipment including wet wells, wells, storage tanks, pumps, mechanical/electrical controls and SCADA monitoring systems. Conducts inspections and monitors water pump stations for safe and proper functions, coordinates and performs all onsite aspects of maintenance breakdowns.
• Inspects, repairs, replaces, modifies, maintains, or upgrades to the City's water plant 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 plant 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 water system.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe and effective operating condition.
• Maintaining the water system by removing pumps 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.

Job Qualifications

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

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

Training, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Utility Maintenance Technician I Class D Water License required within 18 months of employment. Valid Class C Texas driver license.
• Utility Maintenance Technician II Class C Water Distribution License. Valid Class C Texas driver license.
• Utility Maintenance Technician III Class B Water Distribution License. Valid Class C Texas driver license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to work without supervision and to have good communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Sound working knowledge of water and 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 water and 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.
• Must lift up to 80 lbs.

Benefits

Benefits Overview:

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.
• Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.
• 10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
• Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.
• Military leave.
• Education reimbursement assistance.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website.