Southwest Water Texas Splendora , TX 77372
Posted 4 weeks ago
Established over 50 years ago in Texas, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water services to approximately 60,000 customers across 32 counties. With operations extending to specialized areas like Texas Water Utilities
Hornsby Bend, Texas Water Utilities
Midway, and Texas Water Utilities
Windermere, we are dedicated to excellence in service and community support. Come be a part of our enduring legacy and contribute to a brighter, sustainable future.
Purpose of the Job
The Field Technician I performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems; responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations. Assist in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company. Certifications required for the job must be obtained within the specified period of time.
What We Offer
401k Company Match: 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year
Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year
Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year
Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance
Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:
Performs routine checks of the facilities; responsible for compliance with TCEQ or NPDES permit. Observes and monitors equipment and operations daily; assesses problems, diagnoses equipment failures; checks water well(s), lift station(s), treatment plants, etc.
Operates belt presses; ensures that facility is clean at all times - scrubs and washes down facility as required.
Orders supplies as needed in order to maintain inventory.
May provide functional supervision of Field Technician in Training; establishes priorities, determines duties, schedules work, provides training as needed.
Performs daily analyses of effluent samples; makes any adjustments necessary to keep facility within permit limits; sets up sampler for required regulatory samples.
Maintains daily log of data for EPA and TCEQ reports.
Assists with scheduling and performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, other work as directed.
Inspect and maintains pumps, motors, valves and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
Pull motors and pumps for repair, and fabrication of parts as necessary.
Respond to and investigate customer service calls.
Education
H.S. Diploma or GED in General
Certifications
TX - TCEQ Wastewater D
Driver's License
Physical Requirements
Field-Based Role
Work Experience
1 year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment.
Competencies
Delivering High Quality Work
Supporting Coworkers
Communicating Effectively
Working Safely
SouthWest Water Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It's our policy to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.
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