Job Description
UTILITY OPERATOR I
- Makes water and sewer taps for new services;
- Repairs water and sewer leaks, including digging holes and trenches, using backhoes and other equipment, and placing necessary shoring;
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines, including unclogging lines using hydrojets, and hand tools, light and heavy equipment, exercising and/or replacing valves and testing for low water pressure;
- Performs utility line locates;
- Performs leak site repair and cleanup;
- Installs new main feeders and service lines;
- Reads and maintains various flow meters, water interconnects, meters/gauges at lift stations, water booster stations, and other utility appurtenances;
- Installs new water and sewer mains;
- Maintains grounds at field operations, lift stations, booster stations, plants and other facilities;
- Maintains and repairs fire hydrants and air release valves;
- Responds to customer service calls related to water quality, pressure issues, or service interruptions;
- Assists in emergency response efforts, including after-hours and on-call duties as assigned;
- Loads, transports, and unloads tools, equipment, and materials to and from job sites using City vehicles;
- Assists with monthly flushing of dead-end lines and routine system flushing programs; and
- Performs such other related duties as may be required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
High school diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of experience in Water or Wastewater utility operations, construction, or plumbing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification & License
- Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 6 months, with an acceptable driving record.
- Class II Wastewater Collection License or Class C Water Distribution License within two years of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Basic first aid procedures
- Safe operating procedures of equipment used
- Safe work zone procedures
Skill/Ability to:
- Locate water and sewer lines using maps
- Repair and maintain water and sewer lines and associated valves and pumps
- Operate backhoe, dump truck, pump truck, hydrojet, and various handheld tools, applying safety standards to prevent hazards
- Understand and follow instructions; make simple mathematical computations
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
- Deal effectively with the public in stressful situationsMaintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and acceptable driving record
Work Conditions
Physical Demand
- This position must be able to be scheduled for on-call rotation to respond to emergencies and after-hour repair needs
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and drag and pull up to 100 lbs
- Able to sit for periods of time driving to various sites
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use handsand fine motor skills; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, squat, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
Environmental Demand
- Able to tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions
- Uniforms provided
- Indoor and outdoor conditions
- Works in environments where exposure to industrial chemicals is routine; responsible for safely handling, transporting, and operating equipment in accordance with hazardous materials protocols and Department safety standards.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Cedar Park complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
UTILITY OPERATOR II
- Makes water and sewer taps for new services;
- Repairs water and sewer leaks, including digging holes and trenches, using backhoes and other equipment, and placing necessary shoring;
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines, including unclogging lines using hydro jets, hand tools, light and heavy equipment, exercising and/or replacing valves, repairing lift station pumps, entering confined spaces, and testing for low water pressure;
- Performs utility line locates;
- Performs leak site repair and cleanup;
- Install new main feeders and service lines;
- Reads and maintains various flow meters, water interconnects, meters/gauges at lift stations, water booster stations, and other utility appurtenances;
- Maintains grounds at field operations, lift stations, booster stations, plants and other facilities;
- Operates valve-turning equipment;
- Maintains and repairs fire hydrants and air release valves;
- Responds to customer service calls related to water quality, pressure issues, or service interruptions;
- Assists in emergency response efforts, including after-hours and on-call duties as assigned;
- Loads, transports, and unloads tools, equipment, and materials to and from job sites using City vehicles;
- Assists with monthly flushing of dead-end lines and routine system flushing programs;
- Performs repairs and/or installations of atmospheric relief valves ;
- Collects distribution water samples for compliance and records residual data for to meet reporting requirements;
- Conducts fire flow tests for hydrant capacity analysis;
- Enters confined spaces to perform repairs on underground infrastructure;
- Maintains assigned vehicle by organizing tools, keeping the vehicle clean, and coordinating repairs;
- Performs inspections of water mains and large air relief valves;
- Performs camera and visual inspections of sewer laterals and mains;
- Attends training and continuing education courses to maintain and advance technical knowledge;
- Inspects water and sewer infrastructure and appurtenances for functionality and condition;
- Performs other related duties as may be required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least two (2) years of experience in Water or Wastewater utility operations or construction; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certification & License
- Class II Wastewater Collection license or Class C Water Distribution license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Other TCEQ licenses will be considered for equivalency.
- Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 180 days, with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Basic first aid procedures.
- Safe operating procedures of equipment used.
Skill/Ability to:
- Locate water and sewer lines using maps.
- Repair and maintain water and sewer lines and associated valves and pump.
- Operate backhoe, dump truck, pump truck, hydro jet, and various handheld tools, applying safety standards to prevent hazards.
- Understand and follow instructions; make simple mathematical computations.
- Basic computer knowledge and skills, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
- Deal effectively with the public in stressful situations; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
- Maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and acceptable driving record.
Work Conditions
Physical Demand
- This position must be able to be scheduled for on-call rotation to respond to emergencies and after-hour repair needs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and drag and pull up to 100 lbs.
- Able to sit for periods of time driving to various sites.
- 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, squat, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
Environmental Demand
- Able to tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
- Uniforms provided.
- Indoor and outdoor conditions.
- Works in environments where exposure to industrial chemicals is routine; responsible for safely handling, transporting, and operating equipment in accordance with hazardous materials protocols and company safety standards.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Cedar Park complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Expected hiring range: UOI $22.54-28.17/UOII $24.68-$30.85 depending on experience