Field Operator I

Gfoat; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat enacts field operations focusing on the repair, installation, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems. You will service pipelines, hydrants, and meters, with duties extending to lift stations and associated equipment.

The role requires some experience, a Texas CDL A within 180 days, and either a D water license or I wastewater license within a year, supporting safe and compliant operations across sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas Class A CDL Driver’s License required within 180 days of employment.
• TCEQ Class D Water license or TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collection license within 1 year of employment.
• Preferably 1 year of experience in water and wastewater line maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on water and wastewater pipelines, valves, hydrants, and grinder pumps.
• Repair streets after wastewater line work is completed.
• Assist with troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and maintenance of pump stations and lift stations.
• Maintain water quality through flushing and chlorine readings, keep records.
• Inspect wastewater system infrastructure and operate sewer cameras and jet/vac equipment as assigned.
• Locate lines reading maps, blueprints, and computer screens for construction projects.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and timely completion of duties.
• Respond to standby or emergency calls as required.

Skills

Light equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Arithmetic

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Water system knowledge

Wastewater system knowledge

Customer communication

Punctual attendance

Two-way radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Summary:

Field Operator performs routine maintenance tasks in the repair, installation, and maintenance of water and wastewater pipelines, grinder pumps, lift stations, fire hydrants, and valves.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Repairs, installs, and performs maintenance duties to water and wastewater pipelines, water meters, valves, fire hydrants and wastewater grinder pumps.
• Repairs streets when installation or repair of wastewater lines is complete.
• Assists with troubleshooting, repairs, installation, and maintenance duties for water pump stations and wastewater lift stations.
• Maintain water quality in the water distribution system through flushing of fire hydrants and dead-end mains; taking chlorine readings and maintaining records of readings.
• When assigned to inspect wastewater system infrastructure, may operate sewer camera equipment, smoke machines, jet machine, and/or jet vac combo truck.
• Investigates customer water and or sewage complaints.
• Operates a variety of hand and small power tools and equipment such as a shovel, hammer, drill, saw, tools, jackhammer, dewatering pump, generator, hydraulic power pack, air compressor, electronic equipment, etc.
• Operates light equipment such as a truck, dump truck, pavement cutter, compactors, tapping machines, tractors, front-end loader, jet machine, and jet vac combo truck.
• Locates water and wastewater lines for contractors and other departments; reads maps, blueprints and computer screen to assist in locating lines and for construction projects.
• Performs all duties in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Must maintain a regular, reliable, and punctual time and attendance. Will be required to respond to standby or emergency calls.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Some knowledge and skill in the operation of light equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, research, and understand blueprints, gauges, dials, meters, and technical handbooks.
• Ability to read and understand reference books, and complicated procedures and manuals such as State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with co-workers and contractors.
• Ability to write simple records and reports; ability to complete forms such as work orders and time sheets.
• Some knowledge of water distribution system for directional flushing to properly clean lines.
• Some knowledge of wastewater systems such as flow direction and locations of manholes.
• Ability to communicate face to face and by two-way radio in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position.

• High school diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Preferably one year experience in water and wastewater line maintenance, but not required.
• Must possess, or obtain within 180 days of employment, a Texas Class A CDL Driver’s License.
• Must possess, or obtain within 1 year of employment, either a TCEQ Class D Water license or TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collection license.