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Water Utility Operator

City of Garland Texas
Garland, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

Why Team Garland?

At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.

Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits

  • wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!

  • Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type
  • Summary

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

    Pay Grade : 65

    Target Hiring Range : $15.83 - $22 / hr. depending on qualifications

    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.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
  • No experience required
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement or ability to obtain within 5 months of hire
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

  • Skill to operate heavy and light equipment
  • Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair
  • Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices
  • Skill to use a variety of tools appropriate for the work assigned
  • Licenses and Certifications

  • Valid Class C Texas Driver's License
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire required
  • 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 or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

    About Us

    Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700 different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

    Vision

    Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

    Mission

    We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.

    Salary : $16 - $22

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