Water Plant Technician

Department

Public Works-Water

Location

Default

Position Type

FT Employee

Salary

$17.83 - $21.72 an hour

Requisition

361-100726

Open Date

10/07/2026

Close Date

Description

Job Description

The objective of the Water Plant Technician is to ensure that the citizens of Huntsville have safe and adequate water.

Job Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification; only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional; position-specific duties.

• Performs scheduled and preventative maintenance and repairs.

• Diagnosis and repairs of water pumps; motors; etc.

• Collects bacteriological water samples for testing.

• Analyzes changes to the flow and pressure in the water system.

• Performs and recommends methods for cost-effective repairs; maintenance and installation.

• Maintains accurate records and documentation of work orders; repairs; etc. for the City; TCEQ and other agencies.

• Assists in the purchasing of supplies.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of one (1) year of basic computer skills.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in operation of light and heavy equipment.

• Must be able to work an “on-call” duty schedule; as assigned or in severe weather conditions when needed.

  Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• TCEQ Class “D” Water Operator License; preferred; or ability to obtain within one (1) year from the date of hire.

Required Knowledge of:

• Safety policies; procedures; and practices.

• Applicable local; State; and Federal laws; codes; regulations; and ordinances.

  Required Skill in:

• Operating a variety of equipment including hand-tools; chain saws; mowers; weed eaters; etc.

• Following written and verbal instructions.

• Maintaining a professional manner when interacting with City employees and the public.

• Reading and interpreting maintenance and equipment manuals.

• Reading; comprehension; retaining and applying City and State policies and legislation; i.e. City ordinances; policy and procedures manuals; etc.

  Reasoning Abilities:

• Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the public.

• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.

• Ability to think quickly; maintain self-control and adapt to stressful situations.

• Ability to use good judgement and effectively problem-solve.

  LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff; supervisor; and the public.

• Ability to read City policies and procedures; written instructions; general correspondence; MSDS sheets; safety manuals; traffic signs and warning labels.

  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate basic mathematical calculations (addition; subtraction; multiplication; division).

  Physical and Work Environment

  The physical environment and the work environment described are representative of those that must be net by an employee to successfully preform the function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

  Physical Demands:

  • Facial hair must be maintained to properly wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); full and half-piece air purifying respirators and other job-specific safety equipment and passing a SCBA fit test throughout employment.

  • Work may include physical activities such as balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; standing; walking; pushing; pulling; lifting; grasping; feeling; talking; hearing/listening; seeing/observing; bending/twisting and performing repetitive motions.

  • Job requires lifting of heavy objects weighing approximately 50 to 100 pounds.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close; distant and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

    Work Environment:

  • Inside and outside environment during all kinds of weather events.

  • May be exposed to various weather conditions; potentially dangers tools; equipment; and machinery; heights; and hazardous chemicals.

  • Repetitive activities (performance of same physically demanding activity).

  • Dirty environment ((situations in which workers or their clothing can become dirty; greasy; etc.).

  • May work in ditches; trenches or confined spaces.

  • May be exposed to air contamination (dust; fumes; toxic odors; etc.).

  • May come in contact with hazardous materials or gases.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Public Works-Water

Location : DEFAULT

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