Wastewater Maintenance Tech I, II, & III

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

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OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs technical tasks in the operation, maintenance and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection system. Employees in this classification perform technical, manual work. This position is responsible for repairing water leaks, repairing and installing sewer and water mains, and operates and maintains moderate to complex equipment. Performs related work as required.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

When assigned to Maintenance Technician I:

• Assists in preparing work areas and securing job sites by setting up cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices.
• Assists in preparing tools, materials, and equipment necessary for various job assignments.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and tools by cleaning and servicing regularly.
• Assists in performing operations such as sewer line location, repairing and/or installing sewer mains, lateral lines, and manholes.
• Assists in mowing and maintaining sewer easements and assists combo/flushing truck operators with jetting sewer lines.
• Performs duties in a confined space such as manholes and trenches.
• Independently manages service requests, work orders and inspections within Cityworks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

When assigned to Maintenance Technician II, Duties of Level l carry over, in addition to:

• Inspects and secures job sites by setting up cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices and enforces safety procedures.
• Capable of operating, checking, and maintaining light to moderate equipment with supervision.
• Capable of performing operations such as sewer line locating, repairing and/or installing sewer mains, lateral lines, and manholes with supervision.
• Handles basic customer service requests.
• Mows and maintains sewer easements and operates combo/flushing truck by jetting sewer lines with supervision.
• Assists in tracking equipment and materials used to complete paperwork and daily assignments.
• Capable of communicating effectively and comprehending both verbal and written instructions.
• Uses Texas 811 to request utility locates and can identify other utility facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

When assigned to Maintenance Technician Ill, Duties of Level II carry over in addition to:

• Operates light, moderate, and occasionally heavy equipment with limited supervision.
• Sets up and inspects job sites by setting up cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices and enforces safety procedures.
• Capable of performing operations such as sewer line locating, repairing, and/or installing sewer mains, lateral lines, and manholes with supervision.
• Mows and maintains sewer easements and operates combo/flushing truck with limited supervision.
• Responsible for tracking equipment and materials used to complete paperwork.
• Skilled in basic navigation of GIS mapping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

When assigned to Maintenance Technician IV, Duties of Level Ill carry over in addition to:

• Proficient in operation of all equipment used in wastewater operations.
• Ability to diagnose majority of problems within a collection system, determine appropriate responsibility, and create work order in Cityworks.
• Coordinates job site traffic safety with setting up cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices. Also, works with Crew Leader in planning and design of traffic control plans of high profile areas.
• Capable of overseeing operations such as sewer line locating, repairing, and/or installing sewer mains, lateral lines, and manholes with limited supervision.
• Assists Crew Leader in the training and development of subordinates.
• In absence of Crew Leader, capable of handling skilled tasks, some of which may require advanced wastewater knowledge.
• Possess advanced navigation skills for GIS mapping.
• Possess advanced knowledge of trench and soil safety.
• Able to calculate SSO data.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• 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.
• Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Requires the ability to exercise the judgment required in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences.
• 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.
• The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Independently manages service requests, work orders and service requests in City Works.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For Level I: Equivalent to a High School diploma and/or GED and a Texas Class A CDL within 12 months of hire date.

For Level II: Must meet the requirements of Level I, and have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in wastewater collections and must have a TCEQ Level I Wastewater License. Must have completion of NIMS training course.

For Level III: Must meet the requirements of Level I & II, and have a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in wastewater collections. Must have one year of experience operating equipment. Must have ability to create and close work orders in CityWorks.

For Level IV: Must meet the requirements of Level I, II & III, and have a minimum of four years of relevant experience in wastewater collections. Must have two to three years of experience operating heavy equipment. Must have a TCEQ Collection II license.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOY