Houston Water Operations Technician II

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking to fill a Tier III Water Operations position in the Houston Water/Regulatory Compliance & Utility Development area. The role involves collecting regulatory samples, analyzing data, and ensuring water quality in the distribution system and treatment plants.

Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors and laboratory staff, performing flushing at hydrants, and reviewing procedures. Overtime and weekend work are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of plant operations experience are required.
• Valid Texas driver's license required; City driving policy applies.
• TCEQ Class C Water certification or certificates appropriate to position location.

Responsibilities

• Collect regulatory compliance samples in the drinking water distribution system and in drinking water treatment plants.
• Analyze and monitor data relevant to maintaining water quality in the distribution system.
• Assist contractors with collecting regulatory samples.
• Conduct flushing at fire hydrants and inspect valves to verify distribution system operation.
• Communicate with customers and coordinate work with contractors, laboratory staff, and other operators.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section:

Houston Water/Regulatory Compliance & Utility Development

Reporting Locations:

1770 Sidney St, Houston, TX 77023

Workdays & Hours:

7:00 am- 4:00 pm (Rotating Shifts)

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Collect regulatory compliance samples in the drinking water distribution system and drinking water treatment plants. Collects, analyzes and monitors data relevant to maintaining water quality in the distribution system. Compares readings with established operational ranges to evaluate system performance. Assists contractors with collecting regulatory samples. Conducts flushing at fire hydrants and investigates valves to verify distribution system operation. Interfaces with customers and provides assistance with selecting and evaluating sample locations. Communicates and coordinates work with contractors, and laboratory staff, and other operators by telephone and e-mail. Work consists of reviewing and complying with standard procedures and tasks where analytic ability is required. Performs other duties as requested. Some overtime and weekend work is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires lifting of heavy items of up to 60 pounds and/or walking on rough surfaces routinely and/or regular physical exertion such as climbing of ladders. There are frequent exposures to extreme levels of temperature, air pollution, noise pollution, chemical gases and substances, and/or contagious diseases or physical trauma conditions of a short-term disabling nature, such as broken bones or temporary loss of sight or hearing.

This is a Houston Public Works & Engineering position at the Tier III Level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

Experience Requirements

Two (2) years of plant operations experience are required.

License Requirements

Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Requires a valid Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class "C" Water. Certificates must be appropriate to position location, such as surface water, groundwater, distribution, or wastewater treatment.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to the applicants who have distribution system operations experience.

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:

None

However, The Department May Administer a Skills Assessment Test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

YES

This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE

16

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.