Water Technician

• Location 8212 Albert Street,White Settlement, TX, 76108,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Under the general supervision of the Crew Leader, the Water or Wastewater Technician performs maintenance of the City’s water production and distribution system or the City’s wastewater collection systems and facilities, including cleaning, installing, and repairing sewer lines and maintenance on lift stations . Requires on-call work, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. May work with other divisions of Public Works in cross-training exercises.

• Operate and maintain the groundwater well sites, pump stations, and water distribution system in a manner as to produce the safest and best-tasting water, as well as ensure no violations of any State or Federal regulations occur;
• Participates in performing a wide variety of activities in support of water collection activities, which include fixing and testing fire hydrants and water meters as well as investigating water leaks;
• Periodically inspect all groundwater well sites and record miscellaneous data, such as elapsed time meters, flow meters, and pressure gauges, in the appropriate records;
• Maintain and repair water lines throughout the distribution system;
• Perform both preventive and restorative maintenance as needed to keep all pumping and storage equipment in proper working order.

• Maintain wastewater collection systems and facilities, including cleaning, installations, and repairs of sewer lines; and maintenance on lift stations;
• Inspect, clean, and repair wastewater collection lines, pumps, manholes, and catch basins to prevent blockages and overflows;
• Operate various types of equipment, including loaders, backhoes, hydro-vacuum trucks, and sewer cleaning machines;
• Assist in the installation, construction, and repair of the wastewater collection system;
• Implement and follow traffic safety controls and wear personal protective equipment, including respirators for confined spaces;
• Maintain, fuel, stock, and clean vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure proper working conditions;
• Install and repair water lines and remove sewer chokes;
• Perform maintenance on lift stations;
• Respond to emergency calls and public inquiries regarding system issues;
• Record data and maintain records using computer software for work orders and system maintenance.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or create a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may need to change to help drive our vision and fulfill our mission.

• High School diploma or GED;
• Must be 18 years or older;
• A valid Texas class C driver’s license is required with a good driving record;
• No experience is required as we will train you;
• If no previous experience, a Class D water license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) must be obtained within 12 months of eligibility. If existing experience, at the direction of the supervisor, either a Class C water distribution license or a Class D water distribution license will be required within 12 months after eligibility. Eligibility is defined as the completion of the TCEQ-required classes necessary to test.
• Valid Class "C" Wastewater Collections certification through TCEQ or ability to obtain within 2 years. (For Wastewater Technician)

• Valid Class "C" Ground Treatment or Wastewater Collections Operations Certification through TCEQ;
• Knowledge of sewer systems, water distribution, and the proper use of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Understanding of hazards associated with trench work and construction, along with knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations;
• 2 years of utility or plumbing experience preferred;
• Knowledge of plumbing tools and materials use;
• Experience and knowledge of basic construction methods and a wide variety of equipment used in the construction or repair of wastewater…