Plant Maintenance Technician (Wastewater Treatment)

Plant Maintenance Technician (Wastewater Treatment)

Salary

$17.94 Hourly

Location

511 W. Locust St., Tyler, TX 75702, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

995279 - 995280

Department

Water

Opening Date

08/25/2026

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Purpose Of Position

The Plant Maintenance Technician supports treatment plant operations by performing manual labor and assisting with the maintenance and repair of plant equipment. This role ensures the plant operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory standards. This position reports to the Lead Treatment Plant Operator and Chief Treatment Plant Operator.

Essential Functions

• Perform general labor tasks, including cleaning, groundskeeping, and material handling.
• Assist in routine maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, valves, piping, and other plant equipment.
• Assists with both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance projects.
• Assists with the loading /unloading of materials, supplies, etc.
• Sweeps, mops, and removes trash from offices, rooms, etc.
• Performs Mowing, raking, and trimming brush using power tools.
• Ability to use a computer for basic functions.
• Operate basic hand tools and power tools.
• Support installation and calibration of equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of plant facilities and work areas.
• Report hazards, equipment malfunctions, or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Assist in handling chemicals and materials according to safety guidelines.
• Document maintenance activities and assist with inventory control.
• Follow all safety procedures.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the removal of limbs, brush, and debris for disposal.
• Painting equipment and structures.
• Repairs various equipment, structures, etc.
• Must have a working knowledge of power tools, mowers, weed trimmers, etc.
• Maintenance and safe use of all hand and power tools.
• Drive a truck to run errands.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools.
• Have working knowledge and previous use of hand tools, power tools, tractors, cranes, winches, pumps, mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, and welding machines.
• Commitment to safety and attention to detail.
• Ability to work indoors /outdoors, in various temperature extremes.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively with other employees.
• Must have good vision, hearing, and communication skills.
• Must be able to read/ speak English; understand and carry out oral instructions.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs. occasionally, lift 50 lbs. frequently, lift 20 lbs. regularly, stand, walk, climb, bend, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl up to 8 hours daily

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED preferred. One (1) year of experience in manual labor is preferred. Utilities experience preferred. Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver's license with a clear driving record.

City Of Tyler Policy

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran, The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a persons ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job, The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler. Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in glace or each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associates Norge, and eight years of relevant experience will he considered in place of a Bachelors Degree, any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to. Drug and Alcohol Screenings. Work Fitness Evaluation. Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

The City of Tyler Policy States Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.

The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.

The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:

• Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Award-winning Infants at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing professional development

We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

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Do you possess a valid Texas Class "C" Drivers License with a clear driving record?

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Employer City of Tyler

Address 212 N. Bonner Ave.

City of Tyler, Texas, 75702

Phone 9035332050

903-531-1100

Website http://www.cityoftyler.org/