Field Operator I

Job Summary:

Field Operator performs routine maintenance tasks in the repair, installation, and maintenance of water and wastewater pipelines, grinder pumps, lift stations, fire hydrants, and valves.

• Repairs, installs, and performs maintenance duties to water and wastewater pipelines, water meters, valves, fire hydrants and wastewater grinder pumps.
• Repairs streets when installation or repair of wastewater lines is complete.
• Assists with troubleshooting, repairs, installation, and maintenance duties for water pump stations and wastewater lift stations.
• Maintain water quality in the water distribution system through flushing of fire hydrants and dead-end mains; taking chlorine readings and maintaining records of readings.
• When assigned to inspect wastewater system infrastructure, may operate sewer camera equipment, smoke machines, jet machine, and/or jet vac combo truck.
• Investigates customer water and or sewage complaints.
• Operates a variety of hand and small power tools and equipment such as a shovel, hammer, drill, saw, tools, jackhammer, dewatering pump, generator, hydraulic power pack, air compressor, electronic equipment, etc.
• Operates light equipment such as a truck, dump truck, pavement cutter, compactors, tapping machines, tractors, front-end loader, jet machine, and jet vac combo truck.
• Locates water and wastewater lines for contractors and other departments; reads maps, blueprints and computer screen to assist in locating lines and for construction projects.
• Performs all duties in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Must maintain a regular, reliable, and punctual time and attendance. Will be required to respond to standby or emergency calls.

• Some knowledge and skill in the operation of light equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, research, and understand blueprints, gauges, dials, meters, and technical handbooks.
• Ability to read and understand reference books, and complicated procedures and manuals such as State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with co-workers and contractors.
• Ability to write simple records and reports; ability to complete forms such as work orders and time sheets.
• Some knowledge of water distribution system for directional flushing to properly clean lines.
• Some knowledge of wastewater systems such as flow direction and locations of manholes.
• Ability to communicate face to face and by two-way radio in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position.

• High school diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Preferably one year experience in water and wastewater line maintenance, but not required.
• Must possess, or obtain within 180 days of employment, a Texas Class A CDL Driver’s License.
• Must possess, or obtain within 1 year of employment, either a TCEQ Class D Water license or TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collection license.