CCTV Technician - City of Pearland, TX

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time CCTV Technician to improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Engineering and Public Works - Drainage division. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Drainage CCTV Technician earns a competitive hourly salary of $20.18-$21.85/based on qualifications and experience. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN LIFE AS A CCTV TECHNICIAN

Job Summary:

This position independently performs skilled and semi-skilled work utilizing advanced technology with closed circuit television (CCTV) equipment to inspect storm-water drainage systems. It will require system data analysis, GIS, organization, Subsite system operations and Granite computer programming skills. Work duties will also include cleaning and maintenance of stormwater systems as needed.

Essential Functions:

Regular and timely attendance at work.

Conducts CCTV and push camera inspections to develop video and written reports of storm-water line, inlet, and manhole conditions.

Repair and maintain the CCTV camera unit including but not limited to communicating with vendors for computer program updates, trouble shoot existing equipment and performs routine camera maintenance.

Have a thorough understanding of the Subsite and Granite operating program system in a Windows-based platform.

Understand practical applications of the GIS system.

Work with the GIS data base to input sewer and storm-water CCTV information and check for consistency and accuracy.

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for camera and computer operations and training.

Read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.

Serve as "essential personnel" and remain available for immediate call-in due to any nature or man-made disaster, or any other event the Director of Public Works, Assistant City Manager, or the City Manager deem necessary.

Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Licenses:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Two (2) years' experience operating computer data base software or CCTV operations. Work experience and education may be substituted for part of this requirement.

Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in a related field preferred.

Valid, Texas Driver's License

Currently possess a valid Class "A" CDL with "N" endorsement, or the ability to obtain within 90 days from hire date. This license is a condition of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; the ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully an individual should have computer skills in Windows, Word, Excel and Access.

Ability to use all types of maps and CAD drawings, subdivision plats, report documents, plans, computer workstation, GPS equipment, copy machines, fax, printers, plotters, metal detectors, and occasionally use a City vehicle.

Basic budget skills for projecting inventory, computer and CCTV maintenance costs.

Knowledge and working experience to repair CCTV camera and Subsite truck components.

Professional and effective communication skills when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, other departments and the general public.

Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and record management techniques to manage CCTV reports.

Follow written and oral instructions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.