What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pump and Motor Tech I position at The City of Cedar Park?
The City of Cedar Park
The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for Pump and Motor Technician I. The selected applicant will perform duties essential to operate and maintain the city’s utility operating systems, including preventive maintenance and repair of pumps and motor controls in the collection system, distribution system, and Park facilities.
ABOUT CEDAR PARK
As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family – due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.
The Position
JOB SUMMARY
Performs duties essential to operate and maintain the city’s utility operating systems, including preventive maintenance and repair of pumps and motor controls in the collection system, distribution system, and Park facilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs preventive maintenance on electric circuits and motor controls at treatment plants, lift stations, pumping stations, and Park facilities;
- Repairs electric circuits and motor controls at treatment plants, lift stations, pumping stations, and Park facilities;
- Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on pumps at treatment plants, lift stations, pumping stations, and Park facilities;
- Repairs and maintains electric circuits on city property;
- Ensures truck has adequate supplies;
- Maintains assigned truck in proper working condition and ensures all work areas are clean and organized;
- Fills out required work orders; and
- Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
- Able to work on-call schedule
- Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in water and wastewater utility operation or construction,- or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Valid Texas Driver's License, with acceptable driving record. Class B CDL or ability to obtain in six (6) months.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: basic first aid procedures; safe operating procedures of equipment used; and safe operating procedures around electricity.
Supplemental Information
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Utility Foreman
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has contact with other city employees and with the general public
APPLICATION PROCESS
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our benefits.
