Instrumentation & Control Technician
Salary
$24.93 - $30.71 Hourly
Location
Transportation and Public Works Department, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202700008
Department
Water Utilities
Division
Treatment Operations
Opening Date
10/14/2026
Closing Date
10/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Under general supervision, this position maintains and optimizes water and wastewater facility operations through the use of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The position performs preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and calibration of instrumentation and control systems supporting water production and wastewater facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining analyzers, transmitters, radio telemetry, and related equipment to ensure accurate monitoring, reliable system performance, and efficient utility operations.
Essential Functions
- Inspect instrumentation and control systems daily and perform adjustments, troubleshooting, and repairs at water production facilities, pressure stations, storage tanks, and wastewater lift stations.
- Conduct functional testing, preventive maintenance, and routine servicing of electronic control equipment, including remote terminal units (RTUs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), switchgear, radio telemetry systems, and analyzers.
- Calibrate, configure, and maintain analyzers, transmitters, and related electronic equipment while ensuring accurate calibration records and system integrity documentation.
- Monitor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system performance, document system changes, identify failures, and prepare required operational reports.
- Provide technical guidance to contractors and vendors performing installations or specialized maintenance and verify compatibility and functionality with existing control system interfaces.
- Participate in the on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays, and respond to emergency calls within established timeframes.
- Perform facility site maintenance activities, including cleaning, safety and security inspections, and maintaining organized work areas.
- Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, and other system components while utilizing asset management systems to maintain accurate equipment inventory and maintenance records.
- Perform related work as required.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Texas Driver License and be eligible for coverage under the Citys vehicle insurance provider.
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of experience in instrumentation, electrical maintenance, or industrial control systems.
- Class D Water/Wastewater Treatment License issued by TCEQ within one year of the date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with equipment used in water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, pump stations, or industrial facilities.
- Associates degree or advanced technical training in instrumentation, electronics, automation, or electrical technology.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position, with reasonable accommodations available as appropriate. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces such as meter boxes, vaults, and mechanical rooms. The employee must regularly use hands and fingers to operate tools, testing equipment, and instrumentation; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively by talking and hearing. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, and/or move equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; required corrective eyewear must be worn while operating a motor vehicle or performing job duties. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and includes exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. The employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, traffic hazards, potable water systems, wastewater environments, and chemicals commonly used in water treatment. The noise level is generally moderate, and the employee is required to follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of instrumentation controls, automation principles, electrical and mechanical systems, and testing devices such as multimeters and colorimeters.
- Knowledge of water supply, water treatment, water distribution systems, wastewater collection processes, and related utility operations.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word and Excel, basic maintenance tools, and equipment used for troubleshooting and repair activities.
- Skill in utilizing testing and diagnostic equipment to evaluate, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems.
- Skill in organizing work assignments, maintaining accurate records, and following established procedures for system calibration, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities.
- Skill in operating computer-based systems, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) interfaces, asset management software, and related utility technology platforms.
- Ability to analyze and interpret water and wastewater system performance issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and respond effectively during emergency situations and high-pressure operational events.
- Ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively with team members, contractors, and vendors, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and development of technical skills.
Additional Information
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
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 will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen and, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon the conditional job offer.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- UHC Rewards (earn up to $300 annually)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Crunch Fitness Employee Discount @ $29.99 (employee only)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions from the City with qualifying medical plan enrollment
- Flexible Spending Health and Childcare Accounts (FSA) available
- Paid Vacation Leave: Three weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period starting at date of hire (available for use after completion of a 6-month initial probationary period)
- Paid Sick Leave: Three weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period starting at date of hire
- 14 paid holidays
- 2 paid personal days per fiscal year (prorated depending on hire date)
- Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employees gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1
- Optional 457b Deferred Compensation Plan through Empower
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance plans offered for employee, spouse, and children
- Optional Plans: Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Wellness Benefit, Long-Term Care
Employer City of Kyle
Address 100 W. Center Street
Kyle, Texas, 78640
Website https://www.cityofkyle.gov/