Pump Operator - Night Shift

City of McKinney

McKinney, TX

Pay: $57,356-$83,167/yr

Shift: Full time

**Summary**

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**WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY**

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by

USA TODAY

, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

**OUR CORE VALUES**

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform activities in the operation and maintenance of lift station and water pumping facilities to ensure the proper operation of the wastewater system and the adequate supply of quality water for human consumption, fire suppression, and industrial or commercial use. Position is responsible for ensuring all pumps, motors, tanks, towers, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) are operating properly. Performs related work as required. Pump stations will operate 24/7, with employees working 12-hour shifts to ensure continuous coverage.

**Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

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**GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES**

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Interprets, explains, and enforces provisions of applicable laws, regulations, and standards relating to operation and maintenance of the City's water pumping, storage facilities, and lift stations; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and maintains pumps, motors, and facilities at pump stations, lift stations and water towers; diagnoses electrical problems; performs repair and maintenance work in routine (preventive) and emergency situations; purchases parts as needed.
• Prepares, completes or maintains various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documents as required by the State regulatory agencies. These reports include, but are not limited to; water pumping and lift station flows on a daily, monthly and annual basis.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, flow charts, pressure charts, test reports, inspection forms, architectural drawings, civil drawings, map books, laws, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, and/or retains as appropriate.
• Operates a utility truck, personal computer, general office equipment, diagnostic instruments, meters, electrician tools, hand tools, and other equipment, as necessary, to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphs, SCADA system, e-mail, Internet, and other computer programs.
• Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking and replacing fluids, painting equipment surfaces, washing/cleaning equipment, maintaining grounds such as trimming trees, shrubs, needed mowing, and water towers. Cleaning pump rooms, electrical rooms, lift stations, and shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Communicates with Pumping Supervisor, Lead Pump Operator and Pump Mechanic, other employees, departments and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information and/or resolve problems. Maintains a