Distribution & Collection Systems Specialist I

City of Webster; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (2:1)

Tuition Assistance

Professional Certification Pay

Job summary

The City of Webster's Public Works Department seeks a reliable team player for the Distribution & Collection Systems Specialist I to maintain the City's utility services by monitoring water and sewer systems. This position requires occasional on-call duties in the evenings and on weekends.

Minimum qualifications include over 1 year of relevant experience and a Texas Class C Driver's License, with preferred Class D Water and Wastewater Operator Licenses; candidate must obtain Class D licenses

Qualifications

• Work requires basic vocational/technical knowledge with over 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain Texas Class "D" Water and Wastewater licenses within 6 months after hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain city water and sewer systems and monitor utilities.
• Respond in emergencies and assist in on-call situations during evenings and weekends.
• Interface with City employees and citizens to support utility services.

Skills

Water & wastewater ops experience

Education

Driver’s license (Texas Class C)

Class D Water & Wastewater Licenses (preferred)

Job description

Job Announcement:

The City of Webster's Public Works Department seeks a reliable team player for the position of Distribution & Collection Systems Specialist I . The purpose of the Distribution & Collection Systems Specialist I position is to maintain the City's utility services. This is accomplished by monitoring the City's water and sewer systems. Other duties may include maintaining the water and sewer systems, responding in emergency situations and interfacing with City employees and citizens. This position requires occasional on-call duties in the evenings and on weekends.

M i n im u m Qua li fic a ti o ns:

• Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalent, with over 1 year of relevant experience.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License
• Preferred Class "D" Water and Wastewater Operator Licenses from TCEQ

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain TCEQ Class "D" Water and Wastewater licenses within 6 months after hire.

This is an essential services position. Employees in essential services positions will be required to provide services in the course and scope of their employment for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Webster's citizens per the City's Emergency Services Guidelines.

Benefits Include:

• Starting salary range is approximately $21.582 - $23.242 hourly, commensurate with experience and certifications.
• Strong Compensation Plans, with bi-annual salary surveys to ensure competitiveness in the market,
• Medical Insurance, with approximately 90% of employee premiums paid by the City and a significant contribution to dependent coverage.
• Free dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage for employees,
• Retirement plans, including a 2:1 matching contribution in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, plus optional 457 and Roth IRA plans,
• Tuition Assistance and training opportunities to support your educational goals,
• Professional Certification Pay to encourage your development.

T he C ity o f W e b s t e r is a n e q ua l o p p or t un ity e m p l o y er.