Wastewater Collections Operator

Sewer Line Maintenance and Construction Worker

Responsible for the maintenance and construction of sewer lines throughout the city.

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, proficiently operates one or more types of light to medium sized motorized construction/maintenance equipment (i.e. warehouse/interior forklift, bobcat, backhoe, compressor, riding-compactor, vehicle for running errands, small water truck, dump truck and utility truck) to excavate, move and/or grade material.
• Operates larger motorized equipment as needed
• Performs various skilled duties using hand and power tools
• Performs pre-inspections and post-inspections of all equipment and trucks before and after use; performs minor maintenance activities and cleaning of equipment, and reports problems to supervisor
• May set up street barricades and function as a flagger for traffic control
• Must be able to perform duties in a confined space such as a manhole or trench
• May confer with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
• Maintains on-call availability for after hour emergencies
• Reads and understands reference books and manuals and current industry operational practices

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Must have or obtain a valid TCEQ Class D Water Distribution License from within twelve (12) months of employment
• Must have or obtain a valid TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collections Operator License from within twelve (12) 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 understand reference books and complicated procedures such as utility plans and equipment operation manuals
• Skilled in the operation of backhoe, skid steer loader and dump truck

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Possess Unit II Wastewater Collections Certification from TCEQ

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 D Water Distribution License from within twelve (12) months of employment
• Must possess and obtain a valid TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collections Operator License from within twelve (12) 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 a flexible schedule that could include nights and weekends
• Must be able to work overtime when requested
• Good physical condition to be able to perform physical tasks in all kinds of weather
• Requires lifting up to 100 lbs.

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 = Yes N = No E = extensive (100-70%) M = moderate (60-30%) I = infrequent (20-10%) A = almost never (