EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

About the role

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations/Systems Maintenance:

• Reporting Location: Various Locations*
• Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm* (Rotating Schedules)
• *Subject to change

Description of Duties/essential Functions

The Houston Public Works Department is seeking candidates who can perform the following duties:

• Repairs and maintenance of water distribution lines, service laterals, meters, valves, and fire hydrants.
• Provide effective maintenance and mechanical service for water utility services.
• Utilize troubleshooting abilities to assist in solving problems.
• Investigate and respond to complaints from the general public.
• Uses trucks to transport personnel, equipment, tools, and materials to work locations.
• Operate light, medium, and heavy equipment such as backhoe, excavator, roll back truck, dump truck and forklift.
• Observe and follow safety regulations and precautions at work sites.
• Acts as lead worker on team, makes repair decisions, inspects work sites and assists in training new personnel.
• Prepares completed work orders and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• The position involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 40 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time.
• This is a Houston Public Works Department Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of the construction equipment.

Experience Requirements

Six (6) months of experience performing manual and field work with power tools or equipment are required.

License Requirements

• Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.
• May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) based on the type of equipment the position is assigned to operate.Preference will be given to applicants with Hazmat license and valid Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Position Specifications

• *Within eight (8) months of entry into this classification, must obtain a Class A or B CDL license.
• *Experience operating backhoes, front end loaders, excavators, and dump trucks.
• *Willing to work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends, in various weather climates, around extraneous odors.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None

However, the department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade - 13

Application Procedures

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.