Public Works Technician, Water

DeKalb Health; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

On-call pay

Growth opportunities

Uniforms provided

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan (TMRS)

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Champions Club membership

Ongoing training

Certifications

Employee assistance program

Job summary

City of Southlake is seeking a Public Works Technician for the Water Division to maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The role includes maintaining hydrants, valves, manholes, meters, and mains while safely operating small equipment.

Qualifications include a Class B CDL (Texas) with Tanker Endorsement within 12 months, and TCEQ licenses for water distribution or wastewater collection. No prior experience is required beyond CDL readiness.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but you must have the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within one year of employment.
• Must currently possess a Class B CDL in the state of Texas.
• Must currently possess a Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 12 months of employment.
• Must currently possess a TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) Class C Water Distribution and/or Class II Wastewater Collections license.

Responsibilities

• The Public Works Technician within our Water Division performs proper maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• This is accomplished by maintaining City-owned fire hydrants, valves, manholes, water meters, and City mains.
• Additional duties include safe operation of various small equipment and/or vehicles in order to complete other projects as assigned.

Job description

Description

Looking to work outside in a team environment? Then consider an exciting career working for our Public Works Department, Water Division! We are searching for a professional ready to serve our world-class community. We are currently recruiting for the following:

• No experience is required, but you must have the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within one year of employment.
• Must currently possess a Class B CDL in the state of Texas.
• Must currently possess a Class B CDL in the state of Texas with a Tanker Endorsement within 12 months of employment.
• Must currently possess a TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) Class C Water Distribution and/or Class II Wastewater Collections license.

What You Will Be Doing:

Our professionals are the most important resource in our service commitment to our customers. We nurture a progressive environment where challenging, empowered, and purposeful work is celebrated.
The Public Works Technician within our Water Division performs proper maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This is accomplished by maintaining City-owned fire hydrants, valves, manholes, water meters, and City mains. Additional duties include safe operation of various small equipment and/or vehicles in order to complete other projects as assigned.

The Benefits of Working in Southlake:

• Overtime & on-call pay!
• Opportunities for growth and advancement!
• All uniforms and equipment provided
• Competitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program ( TMRS) with City matching 2:1
• 2 weeks Paid Vacation (first year) 3 weeks Paid Vacation (year two +)
• Sick Time and 10 paid holidays
• City paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary membership to Champions Club at The Marq Southlake
• Ongoing training
• City-provided certifications
• Employee Assistance Program
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 3:30PM
• Work may require unusual hours and the ability to be on call after business hours.
• You work for thegreater goodof the City and live thevaluesevery day.
• Yougraciously servethose who live, work, and play here .
• You  are  good steward of City resources and ....
• You are agood stewardof City resources and areempoweredto make decisions aligned with the City's strategy.
• Youanticipatecustomer needs andrelentlessly pursue solutions.
• You takepride in your work. It's your community!
• You arewarm and sincereandlisten with empathy.
• Youownthe experience and make each momentmemorable.