Operator

Gfoat; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat Water Department seeks a Water Operator to maintain and operate municipal water and wastewater systems, perform street and drainage work, and assist with vegetation maintenance. The role reports to Public Works and emphasizes reliability and customer service during interruptions.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, reading meters, performing water testing per regulatory requirements, filing reports, and coordinating repairs with the city.

Qualifications

• Experience operating municipal maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform water/wastewater maintenance and meter reading.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and submit reports.
• Comfort with customer communication during service interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment as needed for water, wastewater, streets, and drainage tasks.
• Perform maintenance and repair of water mains, meters, valves, and hydrants.
• Conduct pre-occupation inspections and report problems.
• Run water tests and assist with regulatory reporting.
• Complete paperwork and respond to calls during and after hours.
• Advise customers about water service interruptions and explain work.

Skills

Equipment operation

Water testing

Customer service

Safety compliance

Reporting

Tools

Backhoe

Brush truck

Tractor mower

Water meters

Valves

Fire hydrants

Job description

The Water Operator maintains and completes work in Public Works and Water & Wastewater. The incumbent performs maintenance of water & wastewater, streets, drainage and other designated areas. In addition, the incumbent performs maintenance in mowing grass, weed eating and trimming of vegetation. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Director and is evaluated by the completeness and efficiency with which assignments are performed.

• Operates a variety of equipment including backhoe, brush truck, tractor mower, pickup trucks etc. as needed.
• Performes installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, meters, valves and fire hydrants
• Conducts pre-occupation inspections of equipment, identifies equipment problems and reports problems for repairs;
• Prepare daily monthly and quarterly reports required for water monitoring and TCEQ.
• Run water testing as required by TCEQ.
• Respond to calls/requests that occur during normal work hours and after hours.
• Complete and submit paperwork related to work orders.
• Advise customers and city hall when interruptions in water service will occur; explain the nature of work using courtesy, tact, and firmness.
• Visually inspects equipment for mechanical defects and report's findings;
• Observes all safety regulations and communicates potential safety hazards;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Cleans Streets and repair potholes;
• Performs meter reading;
• Performs wastewater repairs;
• Building maintenance and cleaning;
• Performs other related duties as required.