Water Services Technician; Trainee, Technician, or Senior

Under the guidance of a certified Water Services Technician or Senior Technician, the employee assists in the operating and maintenance of the City’s water and wastewater system in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. The employee repairs and maintains facilities and equipment, is on-call on a rotating basis, obtains required certifications, and completes the qualification review. Incumbents in this classification must meet the qualification to promote to Water Services Technician within three (3) years of employment.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in the operation of the water, wastewater, and irrigation system by starting and stopping system pumps, opening/closing valves and hydrants, adjusting system parameters, and locating and marking underground infrastructure.
• Assists in collecting and analyzing water samples, and performing data collection on system rounds.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of the water, wastewater, and irrigation system by performing preventive or corrective maintenance on motors, pumps, piping, hydrants, valves, and other components.
• Operates, repairs, and maintains hand tools, power tools, power equipment, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery to maintain and repair the water, wastewater, and irrigation systems.
• Operates complex and sensitive test equipment to troubleshoot and test the water, wastewater, and irrigation systems.
• Performs data entry necessary (paper and computer) to collect system data on rounds, and document work performed for repairs.
• Attends required training to obtain TCEQ Certification.
• Participates in monthly safety meetings and performs all job duties according to all approved safety rules and procedures.
• Reports all accidents, injuries, theft, loss, and broken/damaged equipment/property and reports and corrects all unsafe practices or conditions to immediate supervisor consistent with established time frames.
• Provides assistance for emergency management, particularly in the areas of response and recovery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• First aid and CPR procedures and knowledge of safety procedures associated with the construction industry.
• Proper and safe use of chemicals.

• Operating heavy machinery including specialized equipment.
• Understanding written and verbal instructions.
• Working safely and effectively with others.
• Reading and comprehending operation and safety manuals, signs, maps, office memos, labels, and blueprints.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Taking equipment operational readings.
• Performing calculations for volume, capacity, and area.
• Assessing problems, determining safe solutions, and making prompt and correct repairs.

• Operates the water, wastewater, and irrigation system by starting and stopping system pumps, opening/closing valves and hydrants, adjusting system parameters, locating and marking underground infrastructure, collecting and analyzing water samples, and performing data collection on system rounds.
• Maintains and repairs the water, wastewater, and irrigation system by performing preventive or corrective maintenance on motors, pumps, piping, hydrants, valves, and other components.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, power equipment, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery to maintain and repair the water, wastewater, and irrigation systems.
• Operates complex and sensitive test equipment to troubleshoot and test the water, wastewater, and irrigation systems.
• Maintains and repairs hand tools, power tools, power equipment, heavy equipment, and specialized machinery.
• Performs data entry necessary (paper and…