MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I, II, OR III- WATER/WASTE WATER

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Sachse, TX

Job Type : FULL-TIME

Job Number : 24-012

Department : PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date : 09 / 04 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Candidate's starting salary will be between $18.42 / hr. - $24.84 / hr.

Full pay range for Maintenance Technician I : $18.42 - $25.03

Full pay range for Maintenance Technician II : $19.71 - $27.60

Full pay range for Maintenance Technician III : $20.70 - $28.98

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in performing a variety of tasks in the general construction, repairs, and maintenance of city water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position.

Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions :

• Performs utility maintenance by
• monitoring chlorine residuals,
• collecting bacteriological samples,
• 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,
• operating valves, fire hydrants, and other utility system appurtenances as required and,
• documenting all work completed
• Identifies and repairs breaks and other damage to City's water distribution systems by
• 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 completed.
• Repairs breaks and other damage to City's wastewater collection systems by
• 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.
• Maintains City's pump stations and lift stations by
• 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 and,
• documenting actions and procedures as required
• Assists other departments as needed by
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

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

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year experience performing manual labor; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment criminal and motor vehicle record check, drug screening, physical exam, and WorkSTEPS testing.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must obtain State of Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain Class D Water Distribution License or Class III Wastewater Collection License within 12 months of hire.
• May be required to acquire additional certification.

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.

Supplemental Information

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 and Tools Utilized :

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.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO CITY EMPLOYEES

It's good to know about the extras that make it all worthwhile. In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a full complement of benefits.

Health Insurance - The City provides health insurance four plan options for employee and dependents. Employee premiums for the HDHP- HSA plan are 100% paid by the City.

The PPO plan premiums for employee coverage are $25 per month or $15 per month, depending on which one you choose. The City contributes 35% toward dependent health coverage.

Dental Insurance - The City also provides employee and dependent dental insurance coverage. You have two plans to choose from.

Employee premiums are 100% paid by the City for the base plan. The City contributes $50 per month toward the cost of dependent dental coverage.

Short-term Disability - Paid by the City; providing up to 60% of salary for qualifying employees after the employee has been off work for 6 days.

Long-term Disability - Paid by the City; providing up to 60% of salary for qualifying employees after 90-day elimination period.

Life Insurance - The City provides life insurance at no cost to employees at one times the annual salary up to $50,000. Additional life insurance may be purchased for the employee and his / her dependents at a reasonable cost that varies based upon employee age.

Supplemental Insurance - Supplemental insurance is available for purchase for Short-term Disability; Accident Insurance;

Cancer Insurance; Heart / Stroke Insurance; and Universal Life Insurance.

Retirement - (TMRS) Employee contributes 7% with funds matched 2 : 1 at retirement. Retire at age 60 with 5 years of creditable service;

or any age with 20 years of creditable service.

Deferred Compensation - Employee contributes up to 25% of his / her salary for long-term tax-deferred savings.

Social Security / Medicare - Social Security is withheld from employee paychecks in the amount of 6.2%; Medicare is withheld at the rate of 1.45%.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Paid by the City.

Longevity Pay - $4 / month for each month of service after one full year of completed service.

Incentive Pay - Varies based on approved certifications.

Bilingual Pay - $25 per month for the proven ability to read, write and speak another language.

Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $5,250 annually.

Vacation Leave

Vacation leave will be provided to all eligible employees on the first pay check following the date of hire and on the first pay check in January of each calendar year, as follows :

Part-Time Employees (Regularly scheduled 20-29 hours per week)

Date of Hire 30 hours

1+ years 60 hours

Full-Time Employees (40 hours week / 80 hours per pay period)

Date of Hire 50 hours

1-4 years 100 hours

5-9 years 140 hours

10-14 years 160 hours

15+ years 200 hours

Sworn Fire Employees (24-hour shifts / 56 hours per week)

Date of Hire 70 hours

1-4 years 140 hours

5-9 years 196 hours

10-14 years 224 hours

15+ years 280 hours

Sick Leave

Sick leave will be provided to all eligible employees on the first pay check following the date of hire and on the first pay check in January of each calendar year, as follows :

Part-Time Employees (Regularly scheduled 20-29 hours per week)

Date of Hire 10 hours

1+ years 20 hours

Full-Time Employees (40 hours week / 80 hours per pay period)

Date of Hire 40 hours

1+ years 100 hours

Sworn Fire Employees (24-hour shifts / 56 hours per week)

Date of Hire 56 hours

1+ years 140 hours

Personal Leave - Four days per fiscal year (Four-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel).

Bereavement Leave - Up to three days for the death of an immediate family member (Three-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel).

Family Care Leave - Full-time regular employees employed by the City for a minimum of 12 months who need to take leave for the birth, placement or adoption of a child, to provide medical care for their child or spouse due to a serious health condition, or to provide elder care to their own parent / step-parent and / or their spouse's parent / step-parent may be eligible to request Family Care Leave.

Qualified employees will receive a bank of Family Care Leave when the request is approved. This bank will be equivalent to six work weeks, or 240 hours for 40 hour per week / 80 hours per pay period employees and 336 hours for Sworn Fire personnel.

If an employee does not use the entire six weeks during the six months following the first day of absence, the bank will be zeroed out.

Paid Holidays - 12 holidays per year (Ten-12 hour shifts for Fire Shift Personnel).

Disclaimer : The benefits described herein are for illustrative purposes only. In case of a conflict between the information on this page and the actual plan documents, insurance contracts and / or policies, the plan documents, insurance contracts and / or policies will govern.

The City of Sachse reserves the right to change or terminate benefits at any time. The benefits included herein should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future benefits.

Do you currently have a valid Texas Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of being hired?

Do you currently possess a State of Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License or have the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire?

Do you have experience using power tools and / or construction equipment?

If yes, please list the tools and equipment that you have the skill(s) to use.

Do you currently possess a valid Texas Class D Water Operator License or Class I Wastewater Collection License (or higher), or have the ability to obtain either within 12 months from date of hire?

Please select your years of experience in maintenance or general labor related work.

• No experience
• Less than 1 years of experience
• More than 1 years but less than 3 years of experience
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years but less than 7 years of experience
• More than 7 years but less than 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years of experience

Required Question