Water Systems Operator I

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of the city's water supply, wastewater, and drainage systems.

Operates small, medium, and large trucks, backhoe, sewer jet and other related city equipment.

Operate and maintain water supply, wastewater, and drainage systems.

Performs preventative and emergency maintenance on various system components and appurtenances.

Installs and repairs water mains, water service lines, fire hydrants, meters, manholes, sewer lines, etc.

Conducts inspections on system construction as authorized by Public Works Director.

Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.

Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.

Performs minor field repairs on city equipment.

Maintains safety regulations including wearing appropriate clothing, erecting proper barricades and signage, and using proper equipment and tools.

Assists in the setup, teardown, and cleanup for special events and meetings.

Travels to attend meetings and training.

Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Budget Responsibilities

May supervise Laborers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic level of knowledge concerning hand tools, pumps, and mechanical devices.

Basic level of knowledge of water wells, water distribution, wastewater treatment, drainage, etc.

Ability to apply standard solutions to reoccurring situations.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written procedures and instructions.

Ability to maintain good public relations in all instances of public contact.

Ability to carry out all duties in a safe manner.

Physical ability to perform tasks requiring modest to heavy physical effort, sometimes in strained positions.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency

Two (2) years' experience in Water or Wastewater field

Certificates of Competency, Grade C Water license

Valid Texas Driver's License Class C

Working Conditions

Works mostly outdoors in extremes of heat and cold.

Works rotating on-call shift.

Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 80 pounds occasionally.

Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate tools and equipment associated with the job.

May be exposed to moving traffic, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, heights, confined spaces, trenches, air and water-borne pathogens, body fluids, infectious diseases, rodents and insects.