What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pump and Motor Technician position at City of Kyle?
- Troubleshoot and correct electrical, mechanical, and piping problems as experience and training allows and as directed by supervisors.
- Analyze, and repair or replace mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, submersibles, relays, breakers etc.) as necessary to complete required repairs.
- Interact with vendors and obtain quotes for goods/services when necessary.
- Assist in the installation of new utility system improvements and other water and wastewater utility related projects.
- Help develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for all water and wastewater facilities.
- Responsible for keeping maintenance records up to date, including work orders and related forms.
- Will operate a company vehicle and be responsible for the appearance, maintenance, and organization of vehicle and tool inventory.
- Provides direction and training to lesser experienced staff as needed, acting as Lead role within the Division.
- Respond to emergency calls as directed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in municipal water and wastewater maintenance. Applicable experience in a similar field will be considered.
- Equivalent combination of training and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations.
- Class D TCEQ Water Operator License, Collections I, or Class D Wastewater Treatment Operator license or must be obtained within six (6) months of the hire date.
- Class C TCEQ Groundwater Treatment Operator, Collections II, or Class C Wastewater Treatment Operator license required within 2 years of hire.
- Possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License within 30 days of date of hire.
- Four (4) years’ experience in municipal water and wastewater maintenance. Applicable experience in a similar field will be considered.
- Two (2) years' experience in a lead role.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- General operational knowledge, experience, and/or familiarity with all Public Works machinery and equipment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs including: Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.
- Ability to troubleshoot lift station control panel issues and should have a good understanding of signal control power as well.
- Ability to operate an overhead boom lift safely and responsibly.
- Ability to interpret engineered plans to assist with the design and construction of City of Kyle water and wastewater facilities.
- Works with other maintenance employees well and is open to taking direction and positive criticism.
- Written Communication – able to read and interpret written information such as documents of safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Organizations Support – Follow policies and procedures; develop and maintain standard operating procedures as needed.
- Judgment – Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently; ability to multitask various job assignments efficiently.
- Quantity – Meets productive standards; Completes work in timely manner.
- Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
- Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hand and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 115 pounds. Successful employees will also be able to tolerate working at heights above ground on ladders or scaffolding as needed to effect repairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Any corrective eyewear required while operating a motor vehicle must be worn at all times while working.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious
places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The
employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.?Occasionally the employee may be required to wear a Self-Contained Breather Apparatus (SCBA) and successfully perform emergency repairs under hazardous atmosphere conditions?the?employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.?
Salary : $30 - $37
