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City of Houston · 1 month ago

Equipment Technician (Wastewater Operations)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

City of Houston is responsible for providing essential services to its residents, and they are seeking an Equipment Technician for Wastewater Operations. The role involves operating heavy equipment and performing skilled tasks related to wastewater management, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

HospitalityNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operates heavy equipment and power tools to perform a series of skilled/manual activities and tasks and/or to transport materials, personnel, and supplies to complete work assignments

Operates heavy equipment such as (Dump Trucks, Front End Loader, Boom Truck, Truck mounted Boom Crane Lowboy, Mini-Excavator, Excavator Backhoe, Flatbed, Vac-Con and Bucket Truck) to transport equipment and/ or materials to and from work sites

Operates power tools, uses hand tools and performs a variety of skilled/manual tasks and activities, i.e. painting, infrastructure repairs, mowing, may assist with the cleaning and repair of sewer mains

Maintains, cleans, and services equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities

Inspects vehicles for required supplies, materials, and equipment

Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions at the worksite

May investigate and respond to complaints

Prepares and maintains reports, forms, and records of assignments, service calls and/or maintenance and repairs of equipment and tools utilizing a work order system

May act as a lead on a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel

Other duties as assigned, such as working at WWO Plants and/or lift stations

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationPower tools proficiencyWastewater equipment maintenanceManual labor skillsSafety procedures adherenceBasic report preparation

Required

High school diploma or GED

Ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions

Specialized courses or training in the operation of construction equipment

Six months of experience performing manual and field work with power tools or equipment

Valid Texas driver's license

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 assigned to operate

Preferred

Wastewater equipment maintenance experience

Forklift experience

Backhoe experience

Crane truck experience

Eligible veteran status

Company

City of Houston

Glassdoor3.2

The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running.

Founded in 1836

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstontx.gov

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