Water Utility Operator

Summary

Responsible for inspecting, installing, cleaning, maintaining and repairing the City’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection system infrastructure.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule: TBD

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater utility system.
• Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation, and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater utility system.
• Perform repairs on water mains, wastewater mains, service lines, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, cleanouts, manholes, valves and fire hydrants.
• Maintain the Water/ Wastewater utility system.
• Perform installation of new and replacement substandard utility items.

• Other Duties Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• No Experience Required.

• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire.
• Must obtain TCEQ Class D Water Distribution License or Type I Wastewater Collection License within 18 months of hire.
• Must obtain TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License or a Type II Wastewater Collections License within 3 years of hire.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment and confined spaces; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions, risk, or hazards. Prone to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.