Requirements

MOS Codes: None

Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED or higher, and six (6) years of experience in the operation or maintenance of pumps, motors, and related utility equipment, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity or EPWU Wastewater Plant Technician II.

Licenses and Certificates: Class "C" Wastewater Certificate of Competency or Class II Collection Certificate of Competency issued by TNRCC required by time of appointment. Class "B" Wastewater Certificate of Competency or Class III Collection Certificate of Competency is required within one (1) year of appointment. Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment.

General Purpose

Under direction, supervise and coordinate operation and maintenance of wastewater lift stations.

Typical Duties

Supervise and coordinate maintenance of wastewater lift stations. Involves: Plan, schedule and assign operation maintenance repair of lift station equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, valves, check valves, electrical, and other related equipment. Meter all sewage introduced into the system. Record chart readings and send meter readings to customer service. Attend meetings to coordinate and review all new construction, renovations, and improvements to lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, and all wastewater sections to ensure coordination for complete or partial shutdowns of sections of the sewer or wastewater system. Respond to and determine appropriate action in emergency power failures and other issues.

Perform administrative duties as assigned. Involves: Respond to emergencies and determine remedial action. Conduct field inspections to ensure conformance with regulatory requirements. Respond to and resolve customer complaints. Request quotes from vendors, approve and order parts, and equipment, and generate requisitions to obtain a purchase order number to purchase parts and equipment. Consult with engineers and contractors to facilitate additions, deletions, and modifications to existing systems. Oversee maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and grounds. Maintain records of work performed, and enter data in monthly reports. Prepare and interpret maintenance manuals blueprints and schematics.

Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, and review operational and procedural activities. Prioritize and coordinate section and crew activities. Instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance and review subordinate supervisor evaluations. Provide training and development to meet regulatory compliance. Maintain records of operator certification and training. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes.

General Information

For a complete job specification, click here.

Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Under direction, supervise and coordinate operation and maintenance of wastewater lift stations. Typical Duties Supervise and coordinate maintenance of wastewater lift stations. Involves: Plan, schedule and assign operation maintenance repair of lift station equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, valves, check valves, electrical, and other related equipment. Meter all sewage introduced into the system. Record chart readings and send meter readings to customer service. Attend meetings to coordinate and review all new construction, renovations, and improvements to lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, and all wastewater sections to ensure coordination for complete or partial shutdowns of sections of the sewer or wastewater system. Respond to and determine appropriate action in emergency power failures and other issues. Perform administrative duties as assigned. Involves: Respond to emergencies and determine remedial action. Conduct field inspections to ensure conformance with regulatory requirements. Respond to and resolve customer complaints. Request quotes from vendors, approve and order parts, and equipment, and generate requisitions to obtain a purchase order number to purchase parts and equipment. Consult with engineers and contractors to facilitate additions, deletions, and modifications to existing systems. Oversee maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and grounds. Maintain records of work performed, and enter data in monthly reports. Prepare and interpret maintenance manuals blueprints and schematics. Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, and review operational and procedural activities. Prioritize and coordinate section and crew activities. Instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance and review subordinate supervisor evaluations. Provide training and development to meet regulatory compliance. Maintain records of operator certification and training. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. General Information For a complete job specification, click here. Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit for more information. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

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