Heavy Equipment Technician I

Melissa, TX, USA Req #1263
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home.  Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST).  Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive.  We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future.  If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!

Heavy Equipment Technician I

This position performs skilled maintenance work in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of machinery such as backhoes, tractors, bulldozers, landfill compactors, articulated dump trucks, motor graders, tipper, etc.

 
Major Responsibilities
  1. Monitor and perform routine preventive maintenance and repair to existing machinery and equipment.  
  2. Performs work on such process equipment as backhoes, tractors, bulldozers, landfill compactors, articulated dump trucks, motor graders, tipper, etc.
  3. May be required to perform rough plumbing and welding.
  4. Perform additional mechanical duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  1. Must have the ability to read operation and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints, and safety data sheets. 
  2. Must have the ability to comprehend, carry out, and administer written and oral instruction.
  3. Must possess minimum five years of experience with mechanics, plumbing, welding, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems. 
  4. Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
  5. Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Environmental Factors, Activity Levels and Equipment
 
This position requires continuous physical exertion often of a strenuous nature.  Lifts or pulls/pushes 50 to 100 pounds on a daily basis in order to repair and service equipment while using various hand tools and equipment.  Working conditions include exposure to weather, odor, noise, gases and dust.  Hand and power tools including impact wrenches, drill press and lathe, welding equipment, pickup truck, service truck, emergency lighting equipment and safety equipment.
Thank you for considering a career with us!  We value diversity, equal opportunity, and a positive work environment.  We are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development.  If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a dynamic and growing organization, we want to hear from you.  Apply today and let’s explore the potential of working together to provide affordable, safe and reliable water, wastewater, and solid waste management services to the North Texas region.

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $27.22
  • Max Hiring Rate $40.29
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