City Of Edinburg hiring Lift Station Operator in Edinburg, Texas, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

LIFT STATION OPERATORCity of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Lift Station Operator to work in construction, and maintenance of grounds, pumps, motors, instruments, and Lift Station equipment. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as an Lift Station Operator? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Lift Station Operator position earns competitive pay of $ 14.18/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with construction equipment and industrial maintenance for you, apply to join our team today!

About City Of EdinburgEdinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LIFT STATION OPERATOR As a Lift Station Operator, you spend your day conducting routine maintenance of lift stations mechanical equipment such as re-packing pumps, replacing worn or damaged motor belts, and unstopping clogged pumps. Other duties include taking readings from meter gauges, ensuring lift station is kept clean and orderly. Your job is essential to the city, and you perform various repairs or replace lift station pumps, motors, and valves. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include operating and inspecting lift stations wet wells and dry wells daily for proper operation. When you are not out in the city, you generally inspect, maintain and repair the city's sanitary sewer lift stations equipment. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in operating construction equipment and performing industrial maintenance, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!

Qualifications For a Lift Station Operator

• Preferred: Community college, vocational business, technical, or correspondence school certificates are likely sources.

• Preferred: One (1) year of experience in related field.
• Preferred: TCEQ Class "B" Wastewater Operator's License or higher.
• Achieve TCEQ Class "D" Wastewater Operator's License or Wastewater Collection Class I within first (1) year of employment.
• Achieve TCEQ Class "C" Wastewater Operator's License or Wastewater Collection Class II within three (3) years of employment.
• Achieve TCEQ Class "B" Wastewater Operator's License or Wastewater Collection Class III within five (5) years of employment.
• Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Lift Station Operator job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?If you feel that you have the right skills in construction equipment and industrial maintenance to succeed as our Lift Station Operator, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.

Salary: $14.18 per hour

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