Pump and Motor Tech I

The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for Pump and Motor Technician I. The selected applicant will perform duties essential to operate and maintain the city's utility operating systems, including preventive maintenance and repair of pumps and motor controls in the collection system, distribution system, and Park facilities. ABOUT CEDAR PARK As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family - due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home. JOB SUMMARY Performs duties essential to operate and maintain the city's utility operating systems, including preventive maintenance and repair of pumps and motor controls in the collection system, distribution system, and Park facilities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs preventive maintenance on electric circuits and motor controls at treatment plants, lift stations, pumping stations, and Park facilities. Repairs electric circuits and motor controls at treatment plants, lift stations, pumping stations, and Park facilities. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on pumps at treatment plants, lift stations, pumping stations, and Park facilities. Repairs and maintains electric circuits on city property. Ensures truck has adequate supplies. Maintains assigned truck in proper working condition and ensures all work areas are clean and organized. Fills out required work orders. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned. Able to work on-call schedule. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in water and wastewater utility operation or construction. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Valid Texas Driver's License, with acceptable driving record. Class B CDL or ability to obtain in six (6) months. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: basic first aid procedures; safe operating procedures of equipment used; and safe operating procedures around electricity. Skill/Ability to: read electrical schematics, repair and maintain pumps, motors, electrical controls, operate various hand held tools, apply safety standards to prevent hazards, understand and follow instructions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, use standard office equipment including copiers, multi-line phone systems and computers for basic word processing and data entry as well as highly technical computer systems related to the work being performed including radios, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, and control panels; deal effectively with the public in stressful situations; and tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Utility Foreman Directs: This is a non-supervisory position Other: Has contact with other city employees and with the general public APPLICATION PROCESS Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Upon receipt, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this posting. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.