About the Role
Job Posting – Reference: 20261007-1
Wallfahrtsstadt Kevelaer is a vibrant Marian pilgrimage site and charming mid-sized town. Located in a scenic area on the lower left Rhine, it offers family-friendly infrastructure, a rich cultural and leisure program, and excellent transport links to the Rhine-Ruhr economic center and the Netherlands.
Kevelaer City Utilities, as a municipal enterprise, provides essential services including drinking water, wastewater, traffic infrastructure (civil engineering), and a community bus service. Its fully owned subsidiary, NiersEnergie GmbH, supplies ecological, locally generated electricity.
Kevelaer City Utilities is seeking a Technical Staff Member (m/f/d) for the Wastewater Department
(Permanent position, full-time, up to salary grade 9a TVöD)
Key Responsibilities
Wastewater Infrastructure Management
* Maintenance, inspection, and administrative documentation of sewer systems
* Coordination, monitoring, and billing of work under annual contracts (e.g., repairs, house connections, sewer cleaning, and decommissioning of small septic tanks and dry pits)
Pump Stations & Retention Basins
* Support in planning, construction, maintenance, and repair of pump stations and stormwater retention basins
Utility Coordination & Citizen Advice
* Preparation and retrieval of utility line information
* Technical consultation for citizens on wastewater issues, including condition and functionality assessments
* Technical review of building applications and pre-approvals, including associated correspondence
Sewer Construction Projects
* Support in planning and preparation of sewer construction measures
Electrical Systems
* Maintenance, operation, inspection, and repair of electrical systems across approximately 150 wastewater pump stations
* Supervision of maintenance and repair work by specialized contractors
* Participation in planning, modification, expansion, and commissioning of electrical installations
Documentation & Technical Support
* Maintenance of technical documentation and facility records
* Technical support for the Gradierwerk and Inhalatorium
* Support for other city utility infrastructure, including EV charging stations and photovoltaic systems
* Additional technical tasks as assigned
On-Call Duty
* Participation in on-call rotation
Required Qualifications
Completed vocational training as an electronics technician for energy and building technology or plant operations (m/f/d), or as a state-certified civil engineering technician (m/f/d), or equivalent technical qualification
Several years of professional experience, preferably in wastewater management—especially in sewer and facility maintenance, pump and control technology
Proficiency in IT tools and experience with GIS applications
Willingness to undergo further training, particularly in Geomedia, CAD, and sewer inspection techniques
Independent, meticulous, committed, and responsible work ethic
Cost-conscious decision-making
Team orientation and a confident, friendly demeanor when interacting with citizens and contracted companies
Availability for occasional work outside regular hours and participation in on-call duty
Valid Class B driver’s license
We Offer
A diverse and challenging area of responsibility at an employee-friendly public-sector employer
Salary in accordance with the TVöD (public-sector collective wage agreement), up to grade 9a depending on individual qualifications
Permanent employment in the public sector—full-time (avg. 39 hours/week) or part-time upon request
All benefits of the TVöD: attractive vacation entitlement, annual bonus, company pension scheme, and more
Comprehensive occupational health management
Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development through continuing education