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City Of Portland Job OpportunityAt the City of Portland, you'll do more than build a career—you'll make a difference. Our employees are dedicated to providing exceptional public service while helping maintain the high quality of life that makes Portland a great place to live, work, and play. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative work environment where your contributions matter. Join our team and become part of a community committed to serving others and shaping the future of Portland.Job DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, this position performs, assists in, and is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment, wastewater collection, and water distribution systems. This position operates equipment such as jackhammers, pumps, air compressors, backhoes, and other equipment used in repair and maintenance of water and wastewater related equipment. May perform other related work as required.Examples Of DutiesInstalls, maintains and repairs various components of the water and wastewater system.Operate a variety of moderately heavy construction and maintenance equipment including jackhammers, backhoe, pumps, air compressors and other equipment.Operate and perform routine maintenance of mechanical equipment, including pumps and electric motors.Operates sludge trucks and other equipment used in repair and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.Reads and interpret gauges and recording devices reflecting plant operations.Trouble shoots and repairs electrical circuits, motors and motor control.Trouble shoots and repairs pumps and plant related equipment.Works independently at times without close supervision and makes clear decisions.Responds to emergency calls.Responds to SCADA alarms, monitor, identify and address the problem.Monitors gas/oxygen levels in confined spaces.Essential position requiring mandatory attendance in the event of storm, disaster or other circumstantial event.Serve in stand-by status after regular working hours on a rotating schedule. While on standby, respond to emergency and after hour trouble calls.Responds to backed up sewer complaints that may be from a lift station malfunction.Assist in repairing and maintaining lift stations by replacing pipes and pumps.Determines equipment needed for assignment and load tools and equipment onto truck.Transports vehicles and equipment to job sites.Performs underground utility marking, as required.Locates, isolates and repair leaks on sewer lines.Clears stoppages on sewer lines by locating, replacing pipes.Digs holes and trenches manually and with power equipment.Set up safety equipment, including barricades, to protect crew and the general public.Reinforces shore trenches, according to safety guidelines.Repairs and replaces sewer mains and service lines.Checks sewer mains.Collection of water samples, testing, and recording of results.Preparation and transportation of samples to laboratory.Performance of various chemical examinations and conducts detailed analysis of treated and untreated wastewater.Operation of maintenance of water quality monitoring equipment.Setup and monitoring of composite recorder flows.Monitor of chlorine in storage tanks, distribution system, and point of inflow.Maintains files in accordance with stated and federal mandated testing procedures.Reads and interprets maps and drawings.Performs water meter reading and utility locates.Inspects water meter for proper operations.Install, maintain, remove and replace water meters, water hydrants and valves.Maintenance of equipment and vehicles according to safety and departmental procedures, including preparation of vehicle reports, maintaining correct fluid levels, safe operations, and keeping vehicles clean.Prepares Vehicle Repair Report form when needed.QualificationsHigh school or equivalent.Supplemental Information- Possess a valid Texas Class C Driver License with a clean driving record. - Possess a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality "Class D" Wastewater Operator license and a "Class D" Water Operator license or be able to acquire both within 6 months.BenefitsThe City of Portland offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, TMRS retirement with a 2:1 City match, life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and paid parental leave. Optional benefits include deferred compensation plans, FSA and HSA accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.The City also provides additional life insurance coverage for first responders.Regular part-time employees receive pro-rated PTO and sick leave benefits.To learn more details, visit our benefits page. Employee Benefits | Portland, TX - Official Website
Worksite address
portland, TX, 78374, US
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