Utility Systems Worker II; A264210-6 Wastewater Treatment

Job Title

Wastewater Treatment Lift Station Operator

Assists Lift Station Operator to meet Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. Inspects and maintains water treatment plant systems, lift station, and sewer lines to ensure proper operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Helps maintain plants to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
• Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Inspects and maintains lift station and pumps.
• Repairs and installs valves, plugs, pipes, lateral/drain lines, and sewer manhole rings and covers.
• Prepares and completes concrete work; conducts traffic control.
• Serves on-call for equipment-related emergencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Chemicals and materials used.
• Welding.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems and tools.
• Handheld tools and equipment, such as a sledgehammer, cutter, ratchets, measuring tape, or heavy bars.
• Plant equipment and operations.

• Mechanical operations.
• Critical thinking.
• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Following orders.
• Working independently and with others.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Meeting schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Maintaining good planning and organizational skills.
• Taking and following directions from supervisor.
• Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff.
• Performing strenuous work and routine work.
• Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Effectively communicating both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures:

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments Sometimes:

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)

Frequently:

• Construction site
• Confined space
• Warehouse environment

Often:

• Outdoor environment
• Vehicles

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements Seldom:

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Sometimes:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Often:

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel Never:

• International travel

Seldom:

• National travel

Sometimes:

• Regional travel

Often:

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• At least three (3) months of general experience. Experience in plumbing, mechanical repair, maintenance, or labor work is preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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