- Salary
- $57k – $83k/yr
- Location
- TX 75069, TX, TX
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform activities in the operation and maintenance of lift station and water pumping facilities to ensure the proper operation of the wastewater system and the adequate supply of quality water for human consumption, fire suppression, and industrial or commercial use. Position is responsible for ensuring all pumps, motors, tanks, towers, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) are operating properly. Performs related work as required. Pump stations will operate 24/7, with employees working 12-hour shifts to ensure continuous coverage.
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform activities in the operation and maintenance of lift station and water pumping facilities to ensure the proper operation of the wastewater system and the adequate supply of quality water for human consumption, fire suppression, and industrial or commercial use. Position is responsible for ensuring all pumps, motors, tanks, towers, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) are operating properly. Performs related work as required. Pump stations will operate 24/7, with employees working 12-hour shifts to ensure continuous coverage.
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interprets, explains, and enforces provisions of applicable laws, regulations, and standards relating to operation and maintenance of the City's water pumping, storage facilities, and lift stations; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and maintains pumps, motors, and facilities at pump stations, lift stations and water towers; diagnoses electrical problems; performs repair and maintenance work in routine (preventive) and emergency situations; purchases parts as needed.
- Prepares, completes or maintains various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents as required by the State regulatory agencies. These reports include, but are not limited to; water pumping and lift station flows on a daily, monthly and annual basis.
- Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, flow charts, pressure charts, test reports, inspection forms, architectural drawings, civil drawings, map books, laws, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, and/or retains as appropriate.
- Operates a utility truck, personal computer, general office equipment, diagnostic instruments, meters, electrician tools, hand tools, and other equipment, as necessary, to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphs, SCADA system, e-mail, Internet, and other computer programs.
- Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking and replacing fluids, painting equipment surfaces, washing/cleaning equipment, maintaining grounds such as trimming trees, shrubs, needed mowing, and water towers. Cleaning pump rooms, electrical rooms, lift stations, and shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
- Communicates with Pumping Supervisor, Lead Pump Operator and Pump Mechanic, other employees, departments and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information and/or resolve problems. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; reads related professional publications; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
- Pump stations will operate 24/7, with employees working 12-hour shifts to ensure continuous coverage.
- Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
- Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
- Drives to and from destinations, as assigned by Supervisor, Lead Pump Operator and/or Pump Mechanic.
- Builds professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
- Offers flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
- Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
- Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
- Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
- Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
- Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
- Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as electrical diagrams, pump and motor manuals, state regulations, water and sewer maps, equipment operator manuals, and City policy manuals.
- Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
- Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
- Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
- Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; requires the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures; ability to interpret graphs.
- Ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as utilizing electrical motors and tools, diagnostic instruments, electric drills, pH/Temp meter, pressure gauges, operating a computer terminal, utilizing various mechanical tools, and driving a truck.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.
High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by five (5) years of training and/or experience in water distribution systems maintenance and operation with two (2) years of training and/or experience operating SCADA control systems.
Must possess a current TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License and a current TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection License.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have and maintain Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. Task may require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Skills
SCADA