Operations Technician

General functions of public works include but are not limited to: performing manual labor tasks, operating a variety of motorized and heavy equipment, assisting and maintaining the City's water and wastewater systems in accordance to TCEQ regulations. Applicant is required to be on-call on a rotating schedule and live within a reasonable distance of the City.

Compensation based on experience and applicable water, wastewater, and CDL licensing.

• Ability to perform arduous and extensive manual labor.
• Ability to lift and carry objects that weigh up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents.
• Ability to respond effectively both orally and in writing to inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to effectively articulate information to management.
• Ability to use independent judgement in achieving assigned objectives.
• Ability to use basic mathematics.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Note:

Reasonable accommodation considerations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

• STANDING/WALKING
  -On uneven terrain, asphalt, concrete, through water, mud, rocks; to work at sites;
• SITTING
  -To drive to and from job sites;
• LIFTING/CARRYING
  -Ability to lift up to 75 Pounds. Manhole / storm sewer covers, repair parts, other job related lifting;
• PUSHING/PULLING
  -Pull pipe in trenches to align; load and unload the truck (see weights above); push and pull dirt from excavated area to backfill over pipe.; to open and close valves
• REACHING
  -To access overhead valves; reach parts on high shelves; lines and fittings on machinery; operate equipment and use tools; to work with nuts, bolts, clamps and other small parts;
• BENDING/TWISTING
  -To lay out drainage pipe; load and unload truck; to operate heavy equipment; to operate tools and equipment; to work in manholes, ditches
• CLIMBING/BALANCING
  -Into and out of excavated areas; into equipment; ladder use
• KNEELING/CROUCHING/CRAWLING
  -To work in excavated areas, water meter boxes, man holes; drainage structures.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to multi-task
• Ability to earn Class D TCEQ Water/Wastewater Certifications within 1 year
• Ability to earn Class C TCEQ Water/Wastewater Certifications within 3 years
• Valid Texas driver’s license

• One year of experience in or related to the field of water and sewer utilities
• Experience or training in operations of heavy equipment
• Commercial Drivers License