Wastewater Collections Operator III

Summary 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. Essential Functions and Other Important Duties
* 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, ect.
* 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 Additional Duties:
* Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
* 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 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 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 liftstations
* 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 Preferences:
* 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 Conditions of Employment:
* 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 Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Overall Strength Demands:
The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
* 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 Physical Demand Codes:
The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency. Codes for "how often": Y =…