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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, the Distribution/Collection Technician II coordinates, performs, and assists in the supervision and maintenance of the City’s water/wastewater projects and initiatives; operates all heavy equipment and maintains various types of maintenance equipment and tools; prepares and maintains records and ensures compliance with regulatory agency guidelines. Utilizes technology to record the location of water/wastewater mains, vales, hydrants, meters and meter boxes. Analyzes and monitors water production system processes, and identifies and implements intermediate to advanced level process adjustments to ensure optimum performance of facility. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent; AND two years’ experience in Municipal Utilities maintenance and repair operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License, Distribution D, and Collection I Licenses are required.
Compensation Range
$45,657-$68,486
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
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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.
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