Field Services Worker II- Wastewater

Job Posting

Employer:

City of Denton

Salary: $14.10 - $18.79 Hourly

Location:

601 East Hickory Street, Denton, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Department:
Wastewater Collections

Closing Date:
Continuous

Definition:
Responsible for the maintenance and construction of sewer lines throughout the city

Essential Functions:

• Operates light to medium-sized motorized equipment such as dump truck, bobcat, backhoe, mowing tractors, front-end loader and combo flushing truck in the performance of construction maintenance or repair of water and wastewater lines
• Performs manual and semi-skilled tasks incidental to equipment operation such as locating and repairing water or sewer lines, laying new water or sewer lines, mowing and maintenance of sewer easements
• Inspects and checks operation of equipment before and after use and reports problems to supervisor; performs minor equipment maintenance activities
• Performs various skilled duties using hand tools such as a pick and shovel to locate underground water and sewer lines
• Operates power tools such as target saw to cut pipe and hydraulic jack hammer to break up concrete
• Performs duties in a confined space such as manholes and trenches
• Responsible for on-call after hours emergencies for sewer chokes, sewer line repairs, investigation of customer complaints, etc. on a rotating basis

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of experience in water utilities field operations
• Must possess a valid Class "A" CDL or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment
• OR
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to read and understand reference books and complicated procedures such as utility plans and equipment operation manuals

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Class I Wastewater Certification within 1 year of employment
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security verification number
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Must be able to work on-call shifts and overtime as needed

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Prior one year of experience in wastewater collections or related field