Driver/ Equipment Operator

As assigned, operates a variety of equipment to successfully complete daily departmental responsibilities.  Equipment may include but is not limited to the following:  driving a side or rea loading sanitation vehicle (non-automated vehicles) or fork lift and/or baler at the recycle center or street sweeper, and/or limb truck.  Scheduled to work 40-hour work week, however, hours and days off are subject to change in order to meet departmental responsibilities.  Position is considered "Essential Personnel" which requires being on duty to respond during emergency situations including but not limited to natural and/or man-made disasters.  For a complete job description click here.

Plant Supervisor

Assist in the daily operations, reporting, maintenance, and supervision of the Water & Wastewater Systems.  Budgetary responsibilities include assisting in optimizing of all system operations to control costs of materials, chemicals, and supplies.  Supervision of four employees.  Position has the authority and responsibility to perform all tasks and operations necessary to maintain city services to residents to the full extent of training and certification.  Position is considered “Essential Personnel”, which requires being on duty to respond during emergency situations including but not limited to natural and/or man-made disasters.  For a complete job posting, click here.

Emergency Telecommunications Operator (911-Dispatch)

Directs calls for service for emergency purposes including police, fire, EMS services and after-hours calls for other city departments; directs non-emergency inquiries.  Shift work required.  No direct supervision and no budgetary responsibilities.  Shift work required.  Position is considered "Essential Personnel", which  requires being on duty to respond during emergency situations including, but not limited to, natural and/or man-made disasters.  For a complete job posting, click here.

Crew Leader - Operations Division

Installs and repairs piping and a variety of equipment used in municipal infrastructure operations and maintenance.  Supervises one to three employees on a regular basis.  This position is subject to DOT random drug screening.  Position is considered "Essential Personnel" which requires being on duty to respond during emergency situations including but not limited to natural and/or manmade disasters.  Click here for a complete job posting.

Chief Building Official

Manages building inspection and code enforcement activities for the city.  Inspects job sites in the city in order to ensure compliance to building codes and city ordinances.  Directly supervises support staff.   Prepares and administers the annual budget.  Monitors expenditures during the year and makes recommendations for budget modifications or additional funds.  Click here for a complete job posting.

Facility & Park Maintenance Manager

Position performs at a “Division Manager” level of employment.  Performs in a “working supervisor” capacity.  Supervises subordinate personnel and outside contractors.  Performs complex restoration, renovation, and maintenance work in designated skilled trades.  Work involves building repair, renovation, restoration, and alteration for the designated trade skills.  Works with limited supervision and provided considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  Position is considered “Essential Personnel” and may be required to be on duty during natural and/or manmade disasters.  Click here for a complete job posting.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Performs fire fighting duties and responds to emergency medical requests for advanced life support.  No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.  Position is considered “Essential Personnel” which requires being on duty to respond during emergency situations including but not limited to natural and/or man-made disasters.  Click here for a complete job posting.

Police Officer
The successful candidate responds to emergency and non-emergency requests and enforces all city ordinances and state and federal laws. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities. Position is considered "Essential Personnel" which requires being on duty to respond during emergency situations including but not limited to natural and/or man-made disasters.  For a complete job posting, click here.

Please complete the attached employment application and all supporting documentation and send to Wendy Standorf, Human Resources/ Risk Manager, City of West University Place, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, TX 77005; fax to 713.662.5381; or email to wstandorf@westu.org. Applications can be downloaded from our website by visiting Human Resources  and must accompany a resume. EOE employer.