Equipment Technician (Drinking Water Operations)

About the Department

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested 
Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Repairs & Restoration Sections
Reporting Location: Various Locations, Houston, TX, USA
Workdays & Hours: Rotating schedules*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Public Works Department is seeking candidates who can perform the following duties: 

• Repairs and maintenance of water distribution lines, service laterals, meters, valves, and fire hydrants. 
• Provide effective maintenance and mechanical service for water utility services. 
• Perform restoration activities such as concrete and asphalt paving (driveways, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, etc), fences (wood, cyclone, wrought iron, etc.), and landscaping repairs (sod, topsoil, plant trees, bushes, flowers, etc) withing City right of ways, customer yards, and businesses. 
• Utilize troubleshooting abilities to assist in solving problems. 
• Investigate and respond to complaints from the general public. Communicate with co-workers, supervisors, management, citizens, and other entities to ensure all work is accomplished. 
• Uses heavy repair trucks, concrete mixer trucks, pickup trucks, trailers to transport personnel, equipment, tools, and materials to work locations. 
• Operate light, medium, and heavy equipment such as backhoe, excavator, roll back truck, dump truck and forklift. 
• Operate and maintain power and hand tool equipment. Includes walk behind concrete saws, all-purpose saws, skill saws, concrete breakers, sledgehammers, etc.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and in safe working conditions daily. 
• Observe and follow safety regulations and precautions at work sites. 
• Acts as lead worker on team, makes repair decisions, inspects work sites and assists in training new personnel. 
• Prepares completed work orders, pre-post trip sheets, and other related documents. 
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS     
This position routinely requires stooping, bending, and/or lifting of items of 30 - 80 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. 

This is a Houston Public Works Department Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level. 

Position Duties

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
Requires a High School Diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of the construction equipment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 
Six (6) months of experience performing manual and field work with power tools or equipment are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.
May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) based on the type of equipment the position is assigned to operate.

Minimum Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with

• Hazmat license and valid Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL).
  • If you do not currently have a Class A or B CDL license, you must obtain one within eight (8) months of entry into this classification.
• Experience operating backhoes, front end loaders, excavators, concrete mixer trucks, and dump trucks. 
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends, in various weather climates, around extraneous odors. 

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

Other Qualifications

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED       None
However, the department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:    Yes
If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION               
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade - 13

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. 

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. 

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6737.
 
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6737. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.  
 
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
 

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/