Service Worker (W&S)
This position monitors and controls water pump stations, water storage facilities, water distribution system, sewer lift station, and wastewater collection system.
The employee will have the responsibility of:
- Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing failures in the water distribution system, and wastewater collection system;
- Making and/or inspecting water taps
- Performing line locating of water and wastewater mains and apparatuses under the rules of the Texas One Call Law for contractors, citizens, and city departments
- Interpreting maps and drawings
- Performing physical inspection; monitoring, through computerized systems, the pump stations and chlorination systems, lift stations, and water storage facilities
- Preparing daily and monthly operational reports, written and/or computer-generated using Microsoft Software or SCADA system;
- Performing meter installation and repair, disassembling, cleaning, repairing, replacing, and testing of defective or worn water meters including residential, commercial, and fire hydrant meters
- Collecting chlorine residual samples; inspecting physical security safeguards
The work environment will require the employee to:
- Serve on stand-by-shifts and may be required to work overtime;
- Be exposed to all types of weather conditions including adverse weather conditions when working in the field
- Working with unknown materials and handles hazardous waste and angular waste appliances
As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are:
- Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Six (6) months of experience in any related trade, preferred
- Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferred
Special Requirements:
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license by date-of-hire
- Class I Wastewater or Class D Water License within one year of hire;
- Class I Wastewater and Class D Water License within two years of hire;
- Texas Class A CDL with Tanker and Haz-Mat Endorsement, preferred
- Ability to complete FEMA courses with certificates within 6 months of date of hire