Water Distribution Operator

Salary : $22.00 Hourly

Location : The Colony, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202200155

Department : Water Distribution

Opening Date : 12 / 04 / 2024

Job Summary

Maintain and operate water and sewer distribution lines. Operate many types of tools and equipment. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Provide quality customer service to the citizens of The Colony.

Examples of Duties

• Maintenance and operation of water and sewer systems.
• Employee will report to the crew leader and may supervise small groups of operators when the crew leader is not on site.
• Operating and maintaining various types of valves, fire hydrants, and water distribution parts.
• Inventory parts, reports on job sheets, turning on and off water systems.
• Must be able to lift and carry 100 pounds; drag, push or pull 150 pounds, stand, bend & twist for extended periods of time.
• Work in extreme cold, heat, rain, ice or snow.
• All employees are subject to on call service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Learn operations of a backhoe, jetting machine, pumps and other types of equipment.
• Communicate effectively and courteously in person, in writing, over the telephone, and via e mail.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Some mechanical skills. Ability to communicate with others, read, write, and have good math skills.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. Texas drivers license, with acceptable driving record. Ability to acquire a C" certificate of competency in water distribution within two years, and a class B- CDL within 6 months of employment.

BENEFITS FOR ALL FULL-TIME / PART-TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES INCLUDE :

TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

All full-time employees are participants of TMRS; this is a mandatory contribution. (Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week are participants of TMRS) The employee contribution rate is 7% per pay period; the City matches the contribution 2-1. There is a 5 year vesting period. Employees are eligible to retire at any age after 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service.

OPTIONAL RETIREMENTThe City offers employees the option of contributing to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and / or Roth IRA's through payroll deduction. The City does not match these contributions.

SOCIAL SECURITY / FICA

These deductions are matched by the City.

MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION COVERAGE

All full-time employees have Medical, Dental, Vision, Life w / AD&D, and LTD insurance coverage paid for by the City. (Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week qualify for this coverage) Employees have the option of purchasing dependent coverage.

SECTION 125 IRS BENEFIT PLANS

Employees who have dependent health or any supplementary insurance premiums deducted from their checks are eligible to pay their premiums, "pre-taxed". Pre-taxed flexible spending accounts are also available for health and dependent care.

VOLUNTARY / SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS

Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental benefits through AFLAC and LegalShield.

VACATION

Full-time employees vacation accrues as follows :

0-5 years 10 days per year

5-10 years 15 days per year

10-20 years 20 days per year

20 years 25 days per year

Employees are eligible to take vacation after 6 months of employment.

Part-time regular employees accrue vacation leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.

SICK LEAVE

Sick leave accrues at 8 hours per month for full-time employees. (Fire accrues at 12 hours per month) Maximum accrual is 1,040 hours.

Part-time regular employees accrue sick leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.

SICK LEAVE POOL

The sick leave pool allows the employees to donate up to 24 hours of sick leave per year (employees must have a minimum of 96 hours of sick leave accumulated before contributing). This pool was created to help employees during a catastrophic injury or illness.

HOLIDAYS

Full-time employees receive 14 paid holidays per year. This includes 1 personal floating holiday that may be taken at any time during the calendar year after 6 months of employment.

New Year's Day Columbus Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veterans Day

Presidents Day Thanksgiving Day

Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving

Memorial Day Christmas Eve

Juneteenth Christmas Day

Independence Day Floating Holiday (Personal Day)

Labor Day

Part-time regular employees accrue holiday leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.

LONGEVITY

All full-time employees with more than 1 year of service are eligible to receive longevity pay at the rate of $10 per month for each month of service. This is paid once a year in November. Part-time regular employees become eligible to receive this benefit after 5 years of service.

CERTIFICATE PAY

Some employees may be eligible to receive Certificate Pay in increments of $50, $100 or $125 per month depending upon the type of certification. Certification that is required per the job description in order to be employed is not eligible for pay under this plan.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Full-time employees may be reimbursed up to $300 per semester for college courses. The courses must relate to their job, must have a passing grade of at least a "C", and obtain Director approval. This benefit may be used after 6 months of employment.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Provided by the city to help employees and their family members manage life's challenges by identifying options and making informed choices regarding Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services, and Work / Life Wellness Resources.

PARK PASSES

Full-time and part-time regular employees receive a free year round park pass that can be used at Stewart Creek and Hidden Cove Park.

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