Water-Wastewater Service Technician

Leander, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Performs entry level work. Work involves assisting with the daily operation and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position must be able to be scheduled for on-call rotation.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications

Work schedule is Monday Thursday 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Friday 6:30 am to 10:30 am. Work schedule is subject to change.
Assists Utility Maintenance crews in their daily activities which may include but not limited to installation and repair of water and wastewater mains and taps and clean wastewater lines.
Performs all required maintenance and dead-end main flushing.
Assists with utilities locates when requested.
Addresses customer concerns.
Maintains fire hydrants.
Subject to after-hours call out for emergency situations including on call rotation and special events.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or its equivalent.
One year of construction experience or related utility experience.

Required Certificates and Licenses:

A valid drivers license from Texas or any other US state.

Preferred Education Experience Certifications and Licenses:

Associates degree (A.A./A.S.) from an accredited college or university or trade school certification.
Two or more years work experience in construction experience or related utility experience.
TCEQ Class I Collection License and TCEQ Class D Water License at time of hire.
Basic first aid certificate.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Must be able to maintain appropriate licenses and certificates.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate with other employees and the general public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
Ability to work hours other than regular daytime schedule such as shift work on call or emergency response situations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in operating assigned equipment tools and vehicles safely.
Must be able to wear city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment steel-toed leather boots gloves eye protection head protection safety vest and ear protection.

Physical Demands & Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push pull drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally loud.

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

Proof of education certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants who are ages 18-25.

*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employees Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information in employment.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at or . Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or(TTY/TDD).

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