Water Technician

• Location 8212 Albert Street,White Settlement, TX, 76108,United States
• Base Pay $19.47 / Year
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Under the general supervision of the Crew Leader, the Water Technician performs maintenance of the City's water production and distribution system . 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.

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.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• 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)

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 collection systems;
• Experience and knowledge of testing and sampling of wastewater;
• Confined space or trench safety knowledge or certification;
• Experience and knowledge with a wide variety of basic equipment, safety, and operation standards and procedures;

NOTE

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable and proven proficiency levels in the above-required knowledge, skills, abilities, education, training, or licensing could be considered as a possible substitute for the above industry-specified training or experience requirements for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, lift heavy objects, and work in demanding conditions, including heights and confined spaces;
• Wastewater collection work involves exposure to wastewater, chemicals, hazardous materials, noise, and varying weather conditions;
• Employees may work at heights, in confined spaces, and are often required to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis;
• Ability to work inside and outside, exposure to varying weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, temperature swings, rain, etc.), exposure to the sun, exposure to moving objects, operating assigned vehicles, movement on uneven terrain and city areas;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is…