Pump and Motor Technician I

Pump and Motor Technician I

Salary

$4,277.87 - $6,416.80 Monthly

Location

Field Operations - 2401 Brushy Creek Loop, Cedar Park, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202500154

Department

Public Works

Division

Pump and Motor Control

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

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The City of Cedar Park

The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for Pump and Motor Technician I. The selected applicant will perform duties essential to operate and maintain the city's utility operating systems, including preventive maintenance and repair of pumps and motor controls in the collection system, distribution system, and Park facilities.

ABOUT CEDAR PARK

As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family - due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.

The Position

Job Summary

Perform duties essential to operate and maintain the city's utility operating systems, including preventive maintenance and repair of pumps and motor controls in the collection system, distribution system, water treatment plant, and water reclamation facility.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on electric circuits and motor controls at treatment plants, lift stations, and pumping stations.
• Repairs electric circuits, instrumentation and motor controls at treatment plants, lift stations, and pumping stations.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on various industrial equipment including pumps andmotors at treatment plants, lift stations, and pumping stations.
• Repairs and maintains electric circuits on city property.
• Ensures truck has adequate supplies.
• Maintains assigned truck in proper working condition and ensures all work areas are clean and organized.
• Complete required work orders; and
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
• This role is a City safety sensitive or DOT role that will require random drug screening.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in water and wastewater utility operation, maintenance, or construction
• or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certification & License

• Valid Texas Drivers License, with acceptable driving record.
• Class B CDL or ability to obtain in 1year

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic first aid procedures.
• Safe operating procedures of equipment used.
• Safe operating procedures around electricity.

Skills and Abilities:

• Able to operate various handheld tools.
• Able to apply safety standards to prevent hazards, understand and follow instructions.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment including copiers, multi-line phone systems and computers for basic word processing and data entry as well as highly technical computer systems related to the work being performed including radios, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, and control panels.
• Skilled in effectively working with the public in stressful situations.

Work Conditions

Physical Demand

• This position must be able to be scheduled for on-call rotation to respond to emergencies and after-hour repair needs.
• Able to sit for periods of time driving to various site locations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and drag and pull up to 100 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, squat, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.

Environmental Demand

• Able to tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• EH rated safety toed boots with all tools, equipment, and safety gear will be provided.
• Indoor and outdoor conditions
• Works in environments where exposure to industrial chemicals is routine; responsible for safely handling, transporting, and operating equipment in accordance with hazardous materials protocols and company safety standards.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Cedar Park complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Upon receipt, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this posting. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.

Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park!

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

Discover Cedar Park: https://cedarparktexasedc.com

Tourism site for Cedar Park: https://visitcedarparktexas.com/

Lakeline Park: https://youtu.be/DrIFoN1J2p4

The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our benefits.

01

What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• At least 30 hours of college credit
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

What best describes your experience with water distribution operations or wastewater operations

• No Experience
• Less than two (2) Years of Experience
• I have a minimum of Two (2) Years of experience
• I have a three-five (3-5) Years of Experience
• I have Five (5) or More Years of Experience

03

Do you possess a Class II Wastewater Collection License or Class C Water Distribution License or higher license from (TCEQ)?

• Yes
• No

04

Please select the following equipment/ heavy equipment you have experience using.

• I have not used any heavy equipment
• Backhoe
• Dump Truck
• Pump Truck
• Hydro Jet
• Heavy Truck
• Shovel
• Various Hand Tools

05

Which best describes your knowledge of pumps and motors?

• I do not have any knowledge or experience
• Basic -I have one (1) year of experience but less than two (2) years
• Intermediate - I have more than two (2) years but less than three (3) years experience
• Advanced - I have three (3) or more years of experience

06

Briefly describe why you are interested in this position and what makes you the best candidate?

Required Question

Employer City of Cedar Park

Department Public Works Address 2401 Brushy Creek Loop

Cedar Park, Texas, 78613

Phone 512.401.5550

Website http://www.cedarparktexas.gov/index.aspx?page=338