Distribution & Collection Systems Specialist I

City of Webster; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement plans with 2:1 match

Tuition assistance

Professional Certification Pay

Dental/vision/life coverage

Job summary

The City of Webster's Public Works Department seeks a reliable team player for the Distribution & Collection Systems Specialist I to monitor and maintain the City’s water and sewer systems and interface with staff and citizens. The role may require on-call duties in the evenings or on weekends.

Minimum qualifications include a Texas Class C Driver's License and potential licensure as a Water/Wastewater operator. This is an essential services position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vocational/technical concepts with 1+ year of related experience.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License is required.
• TCEQ Class D Water/Wastewater licenses are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the City's water and sewer systems.
• Maintain water and sewer infrastructure.
• Respond to emergencies and interface with employees and citizens.
• Occasional on-call duties in evenings and weekends.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.