Water Production Technician

Utilities Production Technician Salary: $18.50/hr. To regulate the flow of water to various zones in the water system; to ensure that adequate water supplies are available throughout the City; and to operate and maintain various pump equipment and production facilities in support of the City's water system. Supervision: General supervision is provided by the Senior Production Technician. Essential Duties and Responsibilities All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures. Inspect pumps and motors on a daily basis; record vital numerical information. Inspect pumps and water production equipment for malfunctions or leaks; diagnose needed repairs. Do annual inspection of ground storage tanks and climb water towers for inspection. Clean and lubricate pumps and other production equipment as needed. Regulate the flow of water from reservoirs into various zones throughout the City's water system using the SCADA system and or manually. Perform weekly testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance. Record production and water demands. Perform chemical tests on water samples from various locations; ensure water quality meets regulated standards. Take State required bacteriological samples. Perform chemical tests of water supplies; determine chemical needs of the water; disinfect reservoirs as needed. Work with various chemicals. Maintain the security cameras of water pumping facilities. Align Microwave radios for CCTS. Maintain the facility grounds. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Minimum Job Requirements Education: High School Diploma or GED. Experience: One year of experience in the water utilities field preferably involving the operation, installation, maintenance and repair of water pumps and related systems. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license. Must obtain a Class "C" Distribution state certification within one year following successful completion of probationary period, if hired after January 1, 2002. Failure to obtain certification will result in non-disciplinary termination. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with rotating on call and some overtime. Physical Requirements / Work Environment Full Time Employees: The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance. The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy. The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee. Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions. Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

Created: 2026-03-04