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Maintenance Technician - Wastewater - City of McKinney, TX (ID: 327945) |
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Title | Maintenance Technician - Wastewater |
Type | Water and Wastewater |
Date Posted | 2019-04-16 |
City / Organization | City of McKinney, TX |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | employment@mckinneytexas.org |
Description | WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
1. Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
2. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
3. Drives to and from work locations as assigned.
4. Inspects job sites and enforces safety procedures.
5. Operates, checks, and maintains moderate to complex equipment.
6. Responds to citizen complaints and concerns.
7. Installs new water mains of various sizes. Disinfects and prepares new mains for testing and sampling.
8. Locates and repairs water leaks on water mains. Makes water taps for various size water mains.
9. Locates and repairs sewer mains and manholes. Locates and unblocks stoppages in sewer mains.
10. Responds to emergency situations after hours or on weekends.
11. Maintains/upgrades manholes.
12. Operates jet flusher and dump truck.
13. Serves on callout crew, as needed.
14. Maintains and cleans tools and job sites.
15. Performs other functions as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS
1.Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. 2.Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations. 3.Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. 4.Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as water and sewer maps, equipment operator manuals, and line locates. 5.Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs. 6.Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action. 7.Requires the ability to exercise the judgment required in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences. 8.Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as operating a TV camera for sewer lines, back hoe, flusher and dump truck and trailer, front-end loader, air compressor, gas and electrical pumps, and various hand tools. 9.The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect. 10. Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers. 11. Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change. 12. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving water/wastewater construction, maintenance and repair type work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must posses a valid Class A commercial driver's license or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Physical Demands/Supplemental
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination. WORK ENVIRONMENT There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. Task may require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions. SUPPLEMENTAL The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
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