Water Distribution / WW Collections Operator

General Information

Job title:

Operator (Water Distribution / WW Collections)

Job location:

Bertram, Tx 78605 United States

Date posted:

Job type:

Full-Time

Compensation:

20.00-24.00 per hour

Job Classification

Job Category:

Public Works/Utilities

Job Description

Job description:

Under guided supervision, performs various routine and repetitive tasks to construct, repair, and maintain the Cities water distribution, wastewater collection systems, and other water and sewer utility operations, and parks.

1. Constructs, maintains and replaces water or sewer mains and/or service lines; inspects, diagnoses, and repairs failures in water and sewer mains; operates various construction equipment; builds and adjusts manholes and clean-outs; installs and repairs fire hydrants and valves; prepares trenches; rods and cleans sewer lines; excavates water and sewer mains and services, exposing them for repair.
2. Excavates trenches and ditches for the installation of new mains and/or service lines.
3. Operates sewer cleaning equipment, as needed, to clean mains, services, manholes and spills
4. Disassembles, cleans, repairs, replaces, and test defective or worn parts on water meters.
5. Maintains water leaks and sewer lines; installs and changes water meters and pit pads; and performs other water distribution, production, and collection tasks.
6. Performs general maintenance duties to include completing work order tickets for each task performed;
7. Operates various light to heavy construction equipment and tools to include tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, sewer machine, jack hammers, water main tapping machine, air compressors, trailers, compactors, weed-eaters, augers, tillers, welders, cut off saws, vehicles, and power and hand held tools.
8. Works safely when working in close proximity to high speed vehicle traffic areas; along medians, right of ways, etc
9. Conducts daily inspections and preventative maintenance measures of vehicles, equipment’s, and tools such as washing, checking safe and proper operation, and servicing; checking fluid levels lubrication, point check, tire pressure check, cleaning filters and screens, cleaning of wind shields; insure road worthiness by checking the operation and presence of all lights, horns, braking systems, wipers, road hazard equipment, securing loads and other items required by the Dept. of Transportation before allowing equipment onto public roads.
10. Identifies and informs supervisor of potential hazards, liability exposures, problem areas, public inquiries of the general public, and the status of work activities.
11. Adheres to personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education, training, experience:

A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Related utility operation or equipment operation work experience is preferred. Must have a valid Texas Class “C” Driver's License, and driving record must be in compliance with Cities policy. Must be bondable, requires at least “D” Water certification or “D” Waste Water certification.

Must be skilled in operating heavy to light construction equipment, vehicles, small power tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner. Must be able to exercise good judgment; make competent decisions; handle multiple projects; meet deadlines; and work well under pressure and stress. To perform the essential functions of the job, must be able to talk, read, see, walk, and hear; operate maintenance equipment; follow oral and written directives; perform strenuous physical activities to include, exerting up to 100 lbs of pressure, lifting heavy objects, shoveling, crawling, bending, kneeling, climbing on and off equipment, and operating vibrating equipment. Must also have good hand, foot, & eye coordination to operate equipment; able to lift up to 100 lbs of equipment several times a day; work indoors, underground, outdoors, in confined spaces, in trenches, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and muddy terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; and work in adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather such as rain, sleet, snow, heat, sun exposure, dust/mist; hazardous conditions such as street traffic; and exposure to insects, noxious plants, and snakes. Must work extensive hours and respond within 30 minutes to an on-call or emergency callback, as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bertram, TX 78605: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25