Water Systems Operator I

SUMMARY:   Under general supervision, performs work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of the city's water supply, wastewater, and drainage systems. 

• Operates small, medium, and large trucks, backhoe, sewer jet and other related city equipment. 
• Operate and maintain water supply, wastewater, and drainage systems. 
• Performs preventative and emergency maintenance on various system components and appurtenances. 
• Installs and repairs water mains, water service lines, fire hydrants, meters, manholes, sewer lines, etc. 
• Conducts inspections on system construction as authorized by Public Works Director. 
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools. 
• Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment. 
• Performs minor field repairs on city equipment.

• Maintains safety regulations including wearing appropriate clothing, erecting proper barricades and signage, and using proper equipment and tools.
• Assists in the setup, teardown, and cleanup for special events and meetings.
• Travels to attend meetings and training.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
May supervise LaborersKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic level of knowledge concerning hand tools, pumps, and mechanical devices. 
• Basic level of knowledge of water wells, water distribution, wastewater treatment, drainage, etc. 
• Ability to apply standard solutions to reoccurring situations. 
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written procedures and instructions. 
• Ability to maintain good public relations in all instances of public contact. 
• Ability to carry out all duties in a safe manner. 
• Physical ability to perform tasks requiring modest to heavy physical effort, sometimes in strained positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Two (2) years’ experience in Water or Wastewater field
• Certificates of Competency, Grade C Water license
• Valid Texas Driver’s License Class C 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works mostly outdoors in extremes of heat and cold. 
• Works rotating on-call shift.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 80 pounds occasionally. 

• Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate tools and equipment associated with the job.
• May be exposed to moving traffic, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, heights, confined spaces, trenches, air and water-borne pathogens, body fluids, infectious diseases, rodents and insects.