-
Job Description
An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!
Job Description
Under general supervision, performs the installation, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater plant equipment. The selected candidate will perform preventative maintenance and trouble-shoot on plant equipment and lift stations. The incumbent will repair and adjust equipment to meet specifications and technical codes. The Plant Mechanic will maintain life station pumps, controls, panels, floats, transducers and valves. Bar screens, clarifier drives, gear boxes, blowers, hoisting devices and the degritter will also be maintained. A daily log of work is kept. The incumbent will drive and operate a crane truck as well as follow safety rules and regulations. A High School diploma or equivalent; AND two years experience in wastewater plant maintenance operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A Class C Wastewater Operator license and a valid Texas Drivers License is required.
Compensation Range
DOQ
The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
-
-
City of Galveston
Show moreImagine yourself as an Islander living in an elegant Victorian home or on a shady, oak-lined street on the Island’s east end, or in a home overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico on the west end. There is a variety of rental property to choose from throughout the Island, from Galveston has the amenities of a larger city, but with tight-knit small town friendliness.
Its ethnically diverse citizens have worked together to make their city better since the early days of its founding in 1836. When faced with adversity, Galvestonians unite to solve whatever obstacles may arise. Non-profit organizations and community groups offer a variety of volunteer opportunities regardless of your interests or desired area of service.
The Island has a multifaceted economic base with expanding job markets in tourism, the medical field, marine-related fields, as well as other areas. Education, banking, insurance and marine industries also are job fields that contribute to the strong, diverse economy. Island life is enhanced by the absence of drive-time traffic reports on the radio and heavy traffic delays. The major thoroughfares are rarely heavily congested, even during peak times. And it takes no more than 15-20 minutes to get anywhere you want to go on the Island.
All this time saved driving to work and running errands can be spent enjoying Island life.
-