Public Works Equipment Operator - Utility (Wastewater)

SUMMARY

Directs, coordinates, and performs daily activities of workers engaged in maintaining, repairing, installing and relocating of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.               Using maps and engineering plans, physically locates water and sewer facilities to ensures conformance with specifications.

2.               Installs, replaces, and repairs water meters.

3.               Assist Water Quality Crew Chief with water distribution and groundwater sampling.

4.               Assist Water Distribution Crew Chief with investigating billing complaints and completing leak investigations.

5.               Completes routine maintenance and repairs on fire hydrants, water valves, and water and sewer mains.

6.               Installs water and sewer taps.

7.               Operates and services heavy equipment such as backhoes, jetter trucks, trenchers, tractors, vacuum trucks and trailers, television inspection devices and other equipment used in the repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines.

8.               Originates and receives work orders through the work order system. Enters completed data into the system to close the request in a timely manner.

9.               Performs or assists workers in installing or repairing water systems.

10.           Assists other Divisions of the Public Works Department as needed including standby and emergency call back.

11.           Will perform other assignments and handle special projects as required.

12.           Regular and timely attendance is required as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional and cordial manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In absence of a Crew Chief, supervises employees in the particular area of responsibility. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma / GED and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.
• Possession of a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License OR a TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection License.
• Possession of a Work Zone Traffic Control certification.
• Optional: Ability to obtain a Class C Groundwater Treatment Operator License within one (1) year of hire.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

SPECIALIZED KSA’S

Working knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection system. Working knowledge of street, water, wastewater, and drainage maintenance procedures and equipment operating practices. Demonstrated ability to operate trenching and back fill equipment and to perform routine equipment maintenance. Must have or be able to complete a confined space training.

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; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this 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 regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee may be exposed to work in areas where there is vehicular traffic nearby.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.  The employee regularly works in confined spaces and in trenches.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.