Job Description
The City of El Paso is hiring a Utility Plant Technician to assist water and wastewater operations across various locations in El Paso, Texas. In this role, you’ll perform mechanical maintenance, monitor plant equipment, and guarantee compliance with state regulations.
This role is perfect for individuals with hands-on maintenance expertise or those who have wrapped up the El Paso Water Utility Plant Operator Trainee Program. You’ll perform full-time in a safety-sensitive environment that may need a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with HAZMAT endorsement.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $41,680 - $60,853 per year.
Qualification
To qualify, you want a high school diploma or GED plus one year of mechanical maintenance know-how, or 12 semester hours of college credit with six months of maintenance background.
Completion of the EPW Utility Plant Operator Trainee Plan with a Class D Water or Wastewater Operator's License also meets the requirement.
- High School Diploma or GED or higher.
- One (1) year of mechanical maintenance expertise OR twelve (12) semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university AND six (6) months of maintenance know-how.
- OR completion of the El Paso Water (EPW) Utility Plant Operator Trainee Program with a Class D Water or Wastewater Operator's License.
- Valid Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent from another state at time of appointment.
- Class D Water or Wastewater Operator's License issued by the State of Texas called for within six (6) months of appointment.
- Must obtain a higher-level Water or Wastewater Operator's License within thirty (30) months of take on date.
- Some positions call for CDL Class C, B, or A with HAZMAT endorsement within twelve (12) months of appointment.
- Positions requiring CDL or safety-sensitive roles subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work and monitor water and wastewater treatment plant equipment.
- Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, valves, and other plant machinery.
- Gather and test water samples to confirm grade standards.
- Maintain correct logs and records of plant operations.
- Respond to alarms and emergency situations at plant facilities.
- Aid with the installation and replacement of equipment.
- Track safety protocols and uphold a tidy function environment.
- May run weighty equipment or vehicles as needed.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Legitimate Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
- Class D Water or Wastewater Operator's License within 6 months of recruit.
- Higher-level license within 30 months of take on.
- CDL with HAZMAT endorsement may be needed within 12 months for some positions.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions.
- Must pass a background check and pre-employment screening.
Benefits
- Competitive pay range $41,680 - $60,853 per year.
- Full-time employment with secure municipal employer.
- Opening for license advancement and path growth.
- Training and development programs on offer.
- Eligible for City of El Paso upsides package (health, retirement, etc.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Submission review set on minimum qualifications.
- Supplemental questionnaire may be applied to assess background.
- Qualified you may be invited for an meeting.
- Conditional position offer subject to background check and drug testing.
- Closing picking located on meeting performance and qualifications.
Required Documents
- Online submission finished through the official submission portal.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
- Proof of education (diploma, transcripts, or GED certificate).
- Sound driver's license.
- Any related certifications (e.g., Class D license if previously held).
How to Apply
- To put in, call on the City of El Paso's profession portal on the formal submission portal. Produce or to your candidate account, finalize the online submission and all supplemental questions, and attach required documents such as your diploma or transcripts. Make sure your submission is submitted before the closing date of July 21, 2026. Examine the full role announcement for any additional instructions.
Additional Information
- This role is unseal to all qualified candidates; no citizenship need specified.
- Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- The City of El Paso is an Even Prospect Employer.
- Positions may be located at various water/wastewater facilities within El Paso metro limits.
- Safety-sensitive positions demand compliance with drug and alcohol testing policies.
- License upgrades are mandatory within specified timeframes; failure to obtain may result in termination.
- For questions, contact the City of El Paso Human Assets Department.
About Company
The City of El Paso is a municipal state serving the sixth-largest town in Texas. It supplies necessary public offerings such as water and wastewater treatment through El Paso Water (EPW). This Utility Plant Technician role aids EPW's mission to hand over protected, trustworthy water solutions to the community.
Operating for the Metro offers steady public-sector employment with chances for competence development and career advancement in utility operations. City of El Paso is named as the hiring organization for the Utility Plant Technician post.
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