Water Operator

Overview

The Water Operator I / II is responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance of ground equipment, and buildings at the Water Production facilities. Duties involve tasks like flushing dead‑end mains and keeping hydrants in good condition. This is a safety‑sensitive and/or DOT position, requiring mandatory random drug testing at the city. 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.

• Prepare stations for inspection by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality by performing general maintenance, including painting, pressure washing, fixing barbed fences, and clearing debris from fence lines.
• Assist in cleaning all Elevated and Ground Storage Tanks.
• Checks the pressure, tank levels, chlorine residual, and ammonia levels.
• Assist with the collection of samples, monitoring various equipment, and documenting pump hours.
• Maintain and clean assigned facilities.
• Flush water distribution system to ensure the CL2 residuals are adequate and record water loss data.
• Assist with new water line construction process by filling and flushing of new water mains.
• Maintain fire hydrants, sample station and auto flushers within the city by mowing and paint fire hydrants as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Performs all duties of the Water Operator I.
• Record keeping of water operations documents.
• Perform entry‑level chemical analysis such as DPD chlorine check.
• Perform water operations plant checks without assistance.
• Work under limited and/or moderate supervision, performing more complex tasks.
• Address water quality and pressure complaints as needed or instructed by the supervisor.
• Understanding process control (chemical feed systems, pressure control, flow control, chemical analyzers).

Must be able to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of League City’s citizens;
City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, or immediately after an emergency.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Obtain Class D Ground Water Operator license (within 18 months of hire date).

• Class C Ground Water Operator license.

• Basic mathematics skills in addition and subtraction.

• Working with others, equipment, ground maintenance, and building maintenance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Operate equipment, hand tools, and do heavy lifting and pulling.
• Carry out written and oral instructions.
• Communicate effectively when dealing with resident complaints and department personnel.
• Adapt and maintain flexibility in scheduling to accommodate overtime, special projects, and start‑ups, and promptly respond to emergencies.

The physical requirements outlined here reflect the demands necessary for an employee to effectively perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to carry out these essential functions. This role involves handling items weighing at least 50 lb., necessitating frequent physical exertion and diverse movements like walking, sitting, climbing, bending, and operating foot controls.

It also requires keen sensory awareness, utilizing acute vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to maintain awareness of surroundings.