Utility Operations Mechanic I (Hiring Incentive: $1,500)

Sign-On Incentive – $1,500

The $1,500 Sign-On Incentive is available for newly hired Public Works employees (excluding Administrative Staff). 

Key details:

• Paid on the employee's first paycheck following hire.
• Limited to one sign-on incentive per employee while the program is in effect.
• Employees who leave Town employment within 90 days must repay $750.
• Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.

Employee Referral Incentive – $1,500

Help us recruit great candidates and earn extra income!

For eligible Public Works positions (excluding Administrative Staff), employees may receive:

• $500 when the referred employee is hired.
• $1,000 after the referred employee successfully completes six months of employment.
• $1,500 total incentive.

Additional information:

• Applicants must identify the referring employee on their employment application for the referral to qualify.
• Incentives are paid through payroll and are subject to applicable taxes.

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Under general supervision, performs corrective, and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and facilities used in water pumping stations, sewage lift stations, and wastewater treatment plants.•Performs corrective maintenance tasks on equipment associated with the operation of a wastewater treatment plant, sewage lift stations, and water pumping stations to include pumps, valves, electric motors, compressors, blowers, fans, electrical switch gear, and controls systems.
•Performs preventative maintenance tasks on equipment, as specified by equipment manufacturers, to include oil changing, greasing, fluids reservoir checks, adjusting belts and chains, adjusting alignment of couplings and mountings, and cleaning filters and screens.
•Assists in maintaining an equipment maintenance history by recording equipment run times, documenting replacement parts used for repairs, noting any observed signs of wear, and noting any noise or vibration that may occur while the equipment is operating.
•Identifies and investigates causes of equipment failures by using specialty equipment, instruments, and tools to include volt/ohm meters, megohmmeters, signal generators, vibration analysis equipment, and thermometers.
•Cleans and inspects equipment and machines for proper operation on a routine and scheduled basis.
•Applies protective coatings (paint, etc.) to outdoor and indoor equipment by preparing surfaces according to coating specifications, and applying the appropriate type and amount of coating in a manner consistent with coating labeling.
•Responsible for maintaining a clean and efficient repair shop by organizing, storing, and cleaning tools and supplies used in equipment repair.
•Operates various light to heavy construction equipment and tools not to include any that require a CDL.
•Assists in the general housekeeping of building interiors, building exteriors, treatment tanks, and other items as needed.
•Informs supervisor of all problems, deviations, hazards, unfamiliar situations, and all work activities.
•Assists with other special projects and tasks as directed.
•Adheres to personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
•Assists other coworkers as needed.
•Performs other duties as assigned.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License.

EDUCATION:

• Must be able to obtain a Class C Wastewater Operator's Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 18 months of placement.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of related equipment maintenance experience is required.
• Wastewater treatment plant operation experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
•Must be able to talk, read, see, walk, hear, and follow oral and written directives.
•Must also have good hand, foot, and eye coordination to operate and repair equipment and vehicles.
•Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include, exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy supplies and equipment several times a day; able to shovel, crawl, bend, kneel, and dig holes for several hours per day; climb on and off equipment; and operate vibrating equipment.
•Must be able to work indoors, underground, outdoors, in confined spaces, in pipes, culverts, manholes, and trenches, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable, and muddy terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; and work in adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather such as rain, sleet, snow, heat, sun exposure, and hazardous conditions including mechanical, electrical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, and toxic waste hazards and other solid waste substances; and exposure to insects, noxious plants, and snakes.
Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).Desired Qualifications:
•Specific knowledge with wastewater treatment plant, sewage lift station, and high service water pumping station operation and maintenance functions is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
•Must have a working knowledge of pumps, compressors, blowers, conveyors, and other types of production equipment.
•Must have skills in diagnosing mechanical and electrical failures by using specialty measuring instruments such as volt/ohm meters, megohmmeters, and ammeters.
•Must be familiar with the basic principles of operations for different electric motor types, their associated electrical switch gear, and related control systems.
•Must have skills in operating heavy to light construction equipment and in using small power tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
•Must be able to maintain an effective and pleasant working relationship with employees, contractors, and the general public.
•Must be able to work extensive hours, various work shifts as needed, and respond within 30 minutes to an on-call or emergency callback.

Salary : $53,061