What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Specialist I - Water/Wastewater position at City of Rowlett, TX?
Salary : $38,112.83 - $57,170.53 Annually
Location : Rowlett, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2024-00105
Department : Public Works
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Description
Hiring Rate : $18.32 hourly
Full Pay Range : $18.32 - $27.49 hourly
Work Schedule : Monday - Thursday, 6 : 00am - 4 : 00pm
3-day weekends Friday - Sunday
Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include :
- 4-day work week
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Flexible spending account
- 20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
- 5-year vesting and a 2 : 1 City match
- Vacation - 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year
- Sick leave - 2 weeks per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity pay
Position Overview :
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of City water, wastewater, and drainage systems. Performs related duties as required.
Essential Job Functions
Repairs leaks in the wastewater collection system or water distribution system. May repair leaks on pipes in depths of over 6' feet. Responsible for trench safety. Replaces service tubing; repairs / replaces sewer, lateral line, cleanout, main line and / or tapping saddle.
Responsible for checking water and wastewater stations, keeping grounds neat and clean. Assists with work on pumps, motors, controls and electrical wiring, SCADA system, wet wells, dry wells, elevated towers and ground storage tanks. Performs preventative maintenance on all station equipment and elevated towers, ground storage tanks.
Removes debris, closes and opens valves to ensure proper operation, flushes lines, replaces damaged parts. Uses chemicals such as floating degreaser, chlorine, caustic soda, and all-purpose cleaners.
Repairs manholes, and city clean-outs and valves by using a pick, shovel and / or jackhammer. Performs water and sewer taps, digs trenches or holes; assists heavy equipment operator to open holes, drills hole using tapping machine or hole saw. Performs related duties and special projects as assigned. May assist other departments when emergencies arise. Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to work on time.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or GED preferred. No experience required, but some construction, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater experience preferred.
Other Requirements
Valid Class "C" Driver's License required. Must be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 12 months of being hired. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his / her departmental Director or his / her designee within two working days of receipt.
Must reside within a 1 hour response time from the Public Works Building, employee will have six (6) months from employment date in which to relocate. Will be subject to covering / handling first-call or back-up call when assigned.
Must have a minimum of a Class "D" Water License and Wastewater Collection System Class I License or be able to obtain within 24 months of being hired. A Class "C" Water Distribution License and Wastewater Collection System Class II License is preferred.
The complete job description for this position can be found
The City of Rowlett offers a competitive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, life and AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
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Salary : $38,113 - $57,171
