General Statement

Pump and Motor Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the daily and emergency preventative maintenance needs of the city including various pumps, motors, and controls, standby generators and related systems. Areas of work maybe at any of the water and wastewater facilities throughout the city. Potential candidates should have a strong background in electrical systems troubleshooting, motor diagnostics, and general maintenance of such systems. Technician must be able to exercise sound judgment in times of crisis, and effectively communicate with other city staff and elected officials as needed. The City of Kyle Public Works Department operations are performed 24/7, 365 days a year. This position is required to be on an on-call rotation. Candidate must live within 45 minutes of normal travel time to Kyle.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and correct electrical, mechanical, and piping problems as experience and training allows and as directed by supervisors. 

• Analyze, repair or replace mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, submersibles, relays, breakers etc.) as necessary to complete required repairs. 

• Assist in the installation of new utility system improvements and other water and wastewater utility related projects.

• 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.

• Respond to emergency calls as directed, to include returning to Public Works Facilities or other facilities during disasters and/or emergencies as directed by the Supervisor or Director of Public Works. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in municipal water and wastewater maintenance. 

• Ability to obtain a Class “D” Water or Wastewater license within one year of hire. 

• Licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in one or more of the following: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, or Maintenance Electrician, Class “C” or higher Water or Wastewater Operations, or Class “A” Texas Driver’s License are preferred but not required. 

• Or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations. 

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle vehicle insurance provider. 

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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. 

• Works with other maintenance employees well and is open to taking direction and positive criticism.

• Knowledge of Microsoft programs including: Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.?

• General?operational?knowledge,?experience,?and/or?familiarity?with?all?Public?Works?machinery?and?equipment is preferred.

• Written?Communication?-Able?to?read?and?interprets?written?information.?Ability?to?read?and?interpret?documents?such?as?safety?rules,?operating?and?maintenance?instructions,?and?procedure?manuals.?Ability?to?write?routine?reports?and?correspondence.?Ability?to?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?percent?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?Demands:

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/fingers to perform tasks; 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 25 pounds.?Successful employees will also be able to tolerate working at heights above ground on ladders or scaffolding as needed to effectively make repairs; must be able to climb over 20 steps vertically to reach top of treatment plant. 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?Environment:

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.?

Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.