Utility Operator I/II (Wastewater Collections)

As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family – due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.The City of Cedar Park is hiring for a Utility Operator I or II to join our team. Under the direction of the Foreman, performs duties essential to operate and maintain the city's wastewater collection system, including making water and sewer taps, installing and replacing water meters and valves, repairing water and sewer leaks, installing clean-outs, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Makes water and sewer taps for new services.
• Repairs water and sewer leaks, including digging holes and trenches, using backhoes, hydro-excavators, and otherequipment, and placing necessary trench shoring.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines, including unclogging lines using hydrojets, routers, CCTV trucks, and hand tools, light, and heavy equipment, exercising and/or replacing valves, enteringconfined spaces, and testing for low water pressure.
• Performs utility line locates.
• Performs leak site dress-ups by pouring sandy loam over affected area.
• Runs new main feeders and service lines.
• Reads and maintains various flow meters, water interconnects, meters/gauges at lift stations, water booster stations,and other utility appurtenances.
• Performs chlorine tests on new lines.
• Operates valve-turning equipment.
• Operate CCTV trucks.
• Must be able to works On-Call rotation schedule.
• Maintains fire hydrants and air release valves.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of experience in Water or Wastewater utility operations or construction for Utility Operator I; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least two (2) years of experience in Water or Wastewater utility operations or construction for Utility Operator II; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 180 days (pending availability of class offering), with an acceptable driving record.

Utility Operator I  : Must obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection License or Class C Water Distribution License within two years of hire.
Utility Operator II:  : Must possess a Class II Wastewater Collection license or Class C Water Distribution license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Other TCEQ licenses will be considered for equivalency.

Hiring Ranges:
Utility Operator I:  $19.82 - $24.88 per hour
Utility Operator II:  $21.85 - $27.43 per hour

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: basic first aid procedures; and safe operating procedures of equipment used. basic computer knowledge and skills.
Skill/Ability to:

• Skilled in locating water and sewer lines using maps; repairing and maintaining water and sewer lines and associated valves and pumps;
• Skilled to operate a backhoe, dump truck, pump truck, hydro jet, and various handheld tools, applying safety standards to prevent hazards;
• Ability to understand and follow instructions; make simple mathematical computations;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers;
• Ability to deal effectively with the public in stressful situations;
• Able to tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications,
• Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and acceptable driving record.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job descriptionORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to:  Wastewater Collection Foreman
Directs:  This is a non-supervisory position
Other:  Has frequent contact with other city employees and with the general public

APPLICATION PROCESS
This position is open until filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for thisposition. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online at  https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/.


Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park!
The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest-growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team, and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high-tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

Discover Cedar Park:
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Tourism site for Cedar Park:
https://visitcedarparktexas.com/
Lakeline Park:
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Bell District Flyover:
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Salary : $20 - $25