Service Worker; Water Distribution Job Killeen area,Texas USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Base Pay $16.84 / Hour
Required Degree High school

Description

Service Worker (W&S)

This position monitors and controls water pump stations, water storage facilities, water distribution system, sewer lift station, and wastewater collection system.

The employee will have the responsibility of:

Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing failures in the water distribution system, and wastewater collection system;
Making and/or inspecting water taps
Performing line locating of water and wastewater mains and apparatuses under the rules of the Texas One Call Law for contractors, citizens, and city departments
Interpreting maps and drawings
Performing physical inspection; monitoring, through computerized systems, the pump stations and chlorination systems, lift stations, and water storage facilities
Preparing daily and monthly operational reports, written and/or computer-generated using Microsoft Software or SCADA system;
Performing meter installation and repair, disassembling, cleaning, repairing, replacing, and testing of defective or worn water meters including residential, commercial, and fire hydrant meters
Performing meter installation and repair, disassembling, cleaning, repairing, replacing, and testing of defective or worn water meters including residential, commercial, and fire hydrant meters
Collecting chlorine residual samples; inspecting physical security safeguards

The work environment will require the employee to:

Serve on stand-by-shifts and may be required to work overtime;
Be exposed to all types of weather conditions including adverse weather conditions when working in the field
Working with unknown materials and handles hazardous waste and angular waste appliances

As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are:

Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
Dental and Vision insurance
Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Required

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Six (6) months of experience in any related trade, preferred
Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferred

Special Requirements :

Must have a valid Texas driver’s license by date-of-hire
Class I Wastewater or Class D Water License within one year of hire;
Class I Wastewater and Class D Water License within two years of hire;
Texas Class A CDL with Tanker and Haz-Mat Endorsement, preferred
Ability to complete FEMA courses with certificates within 6 months of date of hire