Wastewater Collections Operator III

As a member of the crew, responsible for the activities of the crew to ensure appropriate and timely completion of wastewater repairs, installations, and inspections.

• Assists supervisor in planning, scheduling and supervising the work of subordinates; inspects the activities of the crew to ensure appropriate and timely completion of projects
• Assists supervisor with employee interviews, selections, performance appraisals, discipline, etc.
• Experience in the construction and repair of water and wastewater lines, services and taps
• Maintains on-call availability for after-hours emergencies on a rotating basis and leads the crew as necessary in the event of sewer chokes, sewer line repairs, investigation of customer complaints, etc.
• May issue tools and materials as necessary
• Assists in training subordinates in the best and safest methods of accomplishing tasks, primarily through on-the-job training or individual instruction
• Operates equipment and performs duties of subordinates as needed
• May transport heavy equipment and materials to and from job site
• May operate heavy complex motorized equipment such as track hoe, backhoe, flushing truck, etc.
• Monitors and performs maintenance work and equipment operations in the field
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Five (5) years experience in utility maintenance work and in operating heavy equipment
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
• Must have or obtain a valid TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License within thirty-six (36) months of employment
• Must have or obtain a valid TCEQ Class III Wastewater Collections Operator License within thirty-six (36) months of employment

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to read and write in order to prepare reports such as monthly reports, after-hour call log sheets and work orders; daily time sheets and evaluation of subordinates.
• Knowledge in confined space entry, traffic control, and construction safety
• Ability to use CMMS (cityworks) to input daily work orders
• Must be able to interpret plans and calculate grade
• Performs work in confined spaces such as manholes and lift stations
• Ability to construct sewer lines by open cut and pipe bursting methods
• Ability to fuse HDPE pipe to install by pipe bursting
• Ability to use engineers level and philly rod to determine elevations
• Ability to construct poured in place manholes
• Ability to set up traffic control plans according to the TXMUTCD
• Ability to lay asphalt for temporary and permanent patching

• Current Wastewater experience
• Knowledge/Experience with Flushing Trucks
• Pipe Bursting experience in wastewater lines
• Supervisor experience
• Current TCEQ Class III Wastewater Collections Operator License
• PACP Certification

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a good driving record OR must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment
• Must possess or obtain a valid TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License within thirty-six (36) months of employment
• Must possess or obtain a valid TCEQ Class III Wastewater Collections Operator License within thirty-six (36) months of employment
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work overtime when requested
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that could include nights and weekends

• Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Codes for “how often” – Y = Yes, N = No, E = extensive (100-70%), M = moderate (60-30%), I = infrequent (20-10%), A = almost never (