Lead Lift Station Tech ID - 16384
General Statement The Lead Lift Station Technician directs and assists the Lift Station Technicians. Operates, inspects, repairs, and maintains the City's wastewater collection systems and related equipment; monitors and assists in ensuring facilities/stations operate efficiently and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements; diagnoses and resolves system and equipment issues; assists in the construction of new facilities and/or improvement of existing facilities; prepares and maintains departmental maintenance records. Performs other related duties.
Performs general skilled maintenance activities and functions. The incumbent's work schedule will be established by the supervisor and will include rotational on-call weekend schedules, and possible overtime due to the nature of the position. This position serves as essential personnel.
Based on the needs dictated by the Water Utilities Director or designated representative employee will return to work during inclement weather or emergency events. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Operates, maintains, repairs, replaces, modifies, re-designs, and upgrades sewer collection lift stations and related equipment including wet wells, pumps, mechanical/electrical controls, and SCADA monitoring equipment; conducts inspections and monitors lift stations for safe and proper functioning; coordinates and performs all aspects of site maintenance. Completes routine wastewater system maintenance assignments and activities, without direct supervision, including, but not limited to minor lift station pump and manhole maintenance and repairs, concrete work, and general maintenance of wastewater collection systems.
Interacts with vendors and obtains quotes for goods/services when necessary. Help develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program. Responsible for keeping maintenance records up to date, including work orders and related forms.
Provides direction and training to less experienced staff as needed, acting in the lead role with the Division. Maintains all equipment utilized in maintenance activities, including changing oil and other routine maintenance of appropriate equipment. Performs maintenance and repair work on a regularly scheduled basis without direct supervision.
Assist other Waste Utilities and Public Works staff and departments in the planning and execution of their assignments, providing labor and/or technical assistance as required. Assists and supports other city departments with general maintenance projects, needs, and activities. Performs all other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Water Utilities machinery and equipment. Knowledge of lift station operations and the ability to identify and resolve pumping issues. Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and procedures used in the construction and repair of wastewater facilities.
Knowledge of safety rules, protocols, and regulations related to utility maintenance. Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher. Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, and interpretation of graphs.
Skill in safely and responsibly operating overhead boom lifts and other utility-related equipment. Skill in installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing utility systems and machinery. Skill in using diagnostic, testing, and measurement tools effectively.
Skill in written communication, including the ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Skill in interpreting and following technical documentation such as engineering plans, maintenance manuals, and procedural instructions. Skill in time management, multitasking, and prioritizing tasks to meet productivity standards.
Skill in exercising sound judgment and including appropriate personnel in decision-making processes. Skill in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ability to work collaboratively within a team and be receptive to input from colleagues and supervisors.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage unexpected events or delays. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management, and the public. Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and take responsibility for individual performance.
Ability to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality for work and scheduled meetings. Ability to observe safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, and use tools and materials properly. Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, and engineering layouts.
Ability to offer and request help proactively when needed. Minimum / Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two (2) years' experience in municipal wastewater or collections, or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations.
Valid Texas State Driver's License at hire date, and eligibility for coverage under the City of Kyle vehicle insurance provider. Must live within 45 minutes of normal travel time to the Water Utilities facility and have reliable transportation. TCEQ Class "D" Wastewater Treatment Operator license or Collections I license.
TCEQ Class "C" Wastewater Treatment Operator or Collections II license before Class "D" or Collections I license expires. Preferred Qualifications: Four (4) years' experience in municipal wastewater or collections; or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of required job duties and expectations. TCEQ Wastewater Collection II Certification or Class 'C' Wastewater license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.
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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 to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; and 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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. 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.
