Distribution & Collection Systems Specialist I

Houston Dose; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting hourly salary: $21.582–$23.24

Medical Insurance with high city share

Dental, Vision, Life, LTD covered for/

Retirement with 2:1 matching in TMRS

457 and Roth IRA options

Tuition Assistance and training

Professional Certification Pay

Job summary

City of Webster’s Public Works Department seeks a reliable team player for the Distribution & Collection Systems Specialist I role to maintain the City's water and sewer services. Responsibilities include monitoring systems, performing basic maintenance, and responding to issues in collaboration with staff.

The position requires the ability to work on-call during evenings or weekends, with potential for emergency response.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of advanced study or training past high school, with over 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the City's water and sewer systems and monitor operations.
• Respond in emergency situations and interface with City employees and citizens.
• Occasional on-call duties in the evenings and on weekends.

Education

Texas Class C Driver's License

Class D Water and Wastewater Operator Licenses from TCEQ

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

• At the City of Webster, you will join a team committed to a culture of open and honest communication, cooperation, and continuous development. The City of Webster's leaders facilitate long-term financial and organizational stability by maintaining high organizational standards. Employees enjoy an excellent benefit package, including:

• 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.

Conditional offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of pre-employment drug testing, a physical examination, and a background check.

The City of Webster is an equal opportunity employer.