Wastewater Collection - Utility Worker Trainee,I,II

Abilene; Abilene, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene is seeking a Utility Worker in the Water/Wastewater division. The role involves inspecting, repairing and maintaining wastewater lines, lift stations, and related infrastructure, often driving to sites in a City vehicle.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, a Texas CDL class A, and the ability to obtain required licenses within 90 days. This is a full-time, on-site position with safety-focused responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as Laborer, Utility Worker, or related work is required.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 90 days is required.
• A Class A Texas CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days is required.
• Two years of experience for Utility Worker II is required.
• A valid Texas Class A CDL is required for Utility Worker II.
• A valid TCEQ Wastewater Collection II license is required; III is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, repair, install and/or replace damaged Wastewater Collection lines, valves, manhole rings/lids, and pumps.
• Tap sewer lines, maintain lift stations, operate TV monitor and survey camera.
• Travel to various worksites using City vehicle; maintain a safe and productive work site.
• Operate at least one heavy piece of equipment (backhoe, dump truck, sewer stop/jetter, air compressor, vacuum truck).
• Investigate customer complaints related to leaks and sewer issues; coordinate with required personnel to make repairs.

Skills

Safe driving

Heavy equipment operation

GIS applications

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Class A CDL

TCEQ Wastewater Collection II license

TCEQ Wastewater Collection III license

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the immediate or general supervision of a Lead Supervisor or higher; to perform, either alone or within a team, required construction, maintenance and operational duties in the assigned Division/Branch of the water and sewer system. The Wastewater Collection Utility Worker may also assist with accomplishing some Water Distribution-related tasks.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

These positions do not exercise supervision.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Inspect, clean, repair, install and/or replace damaged Wastewater Collection lines, valves, manhole rings/ lids, and pumps Tap sewer lines, maintain lift stations, operate TV monitor and survey camera, help maintain utility property and easements.

Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various worksites.

Maintain a safe and productive work site at all times.

Operate at least one of the following: backhoe, dump truck, sewer stop/ jetter, air compressor, or vacuum truck.

Utility Worker II

Operate all the following: backhoe, dump truck, sewer stop/jetter, air compressor, and vacuum truck.

Investigate customer complaints related to leaks, sanitary sewer overflows, manhole safety, and other issues related to wastewater collection.

Contact and coordinate with required personnel/agencies to make repairs.

Communicate effectively with other employees, customers and supervisors the nature and status of work being performed.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Safe driving and heavy equipment operating principles and practices.

All approved methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used to safely repair and maintain water and sewerage systems.

The different jobs and tasks in the assigned Division/Branch and how they generally impact the operations of the City’s water and sewerage systems.

The use of general Geographical Information System (GIS) applications.

City of Abilene Policies and Procedures within six (6) months of employment.

Skill to:

Safely operate and care for all tools, vehicles, equipment and materials.

Safeguard and effectively use assigned information technology equipment in the field.

Ability to:

Pay attention-to-detail when performing general maintenance work.

Accomplish required tasks at their minimum acceptable rate for this position.

Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in written reports.

Read and understand street maps displayed on paper and electronic devices.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Utility Worker Trainee

Experience:

Six (6) months of experience as a Laborer, Utility Worker, or other related work is required.

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or GED is required.

License or Certificate:

A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

A Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment is required.

Utility Worker I

License or Certificate:

A Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License is required.

Possession of or the ability to obtain a TCEQ Wastewater Collection I license within one (1) year of employment is required.

Utility Worker II

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Utility Worke r, is required.

License or Certificate:

A valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.

A valid TCEQ Wastewater Collection II license is required.

A valid TCEQ Wastewater Collection III license is preferred.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Working outside or in a confined workspace with exposure to cold, heat, noise, chemicals, and hazardous materials.

Ability to travel to different sites.

Availability to work an 8-hour shift during normal business hours and be on standby (on call) to work outside normal business hours, as needed.

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

_X_ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes:

The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes for how often:

N = No

E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)

M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)

I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)

A = Almost Never (<10