Wastewater Maintenance

Lindentx; Princeton (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindentx is seeking a wastewater operations technician to manage the wastewater system and operate light to heavy equipment. The role requires knowledge of wastewater principles, safe operation of machinery, and timely completion of duties within budget and policy guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining systems, reading meters, responding to emergencies, and coordinating with staff and other departments. A valid TX driver's license and compliance with pre-employment checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with 1 year of related experience or training in water/wastewater line repair.
• TCEQ Collection I-Sewer certificate or equivalent is required.
• May be required to obtain a TCEQ Class C distribution certificate.
• Pre-employment drug screening, and physical and criminal background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain wastewater systems as required.
• Operate equipment such as backhoes, loaders, paving machines, and other construction tools.
• Operate various trucks for hauling and distribution of materials.
• Assist in traffic control and work-site safety measures.
• Schedule excavation of utility cuts and respond to emergencies after hours.
• Maintain operational records and read meters as necessary.
• Support other departments as needed with field tasks.
• Adhere to city policies, safety rules, and budget constraints.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Meter reading

Communication (written & verbal)

Budget & recordkeeping

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

TCEQ Collection I-Sewer certificate

TCEQ Class C distribution certificate (optional)

Tools

Backhoes

Loaders

Paving machines

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the purpose of the position is to manage the wastewater system as well as operate light and heavy equipment. Employees in this classification have a thorough knowledge of the principles of the wastewater system. This position is responsible for successfully maintaining the wastewater operations, the work, and the equipment materials, and supplies utilized by the department. Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions

• Maintain wastewater systems as required.
• Operates simple to moderately complex equipment such as backhoes, loaders, paving machines, frontend loaders, grade all, concrete vibrators, box blades, and jackhammers.
• Operates various types of trucks in the hauling and distribution of materials.
• Participates in establishing traffic control devices such as signs, barricades, and cones. Guides traffic at work sites.
• Schedules excavation of utility cuts.
• Respond to emergency situations after hours or on weekends.
• Maintains operational records.
• Reads meters as necessary.
• Assist other departments as necessary.
• Attendance; regular and timely attendance during assigned work hours. After-hours and weekend work is required as necessary.
• Deadlines; ability to set and meet appropriate deadlines. Timely follow-up and follow-through with staff and others.
• Effectively multi-task and work under time pressure and deadlines.
• Communication & Record Keeping; ability to read, comprehend and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, in English. Communicate effectively and professionally with staff, volunteers, council, and others.
• Financial; ensure all expenditures are within budget. Utilize corporate credit cards ethically and responsibly. Submit receipts monthly. Ensure all financial functions, recordkeeping, and reporting are performed timely and accurately and that records as properly created and maintained.
• Policies & Procedures; perform duties by City policies, procedures, standards, and comply with local, state, and federal law.
• Safety; follow safety policies and rules.
• Stay Current; keep up with trends and changes.
• Confidential Information; safeguard confidential information and disclose it only to those in “need to know”.
• Teamwork; work effectively with others as part of a team to ensure efficient operations and enhanced productivity.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up the 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and motor vehicles, and review work for accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness.
• Ability to perform manual labor for an extended period, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Exposure to hazards associated with equipment operation including chemicals, fumes, oils, gases, and mists.
• Exposure to dangerous plants, animals, and insects.
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information such as equipment manuals, City policy manuals, and line locators.
• Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
• Requires the ability to exercise the judgment required in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences.
• Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as operating a front-end loader, dump truck, bucket truck, concrete truck, vacation truck, and utilizing an asphalt rake, concrete hand tool, and various other tools.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by one year (1) previous experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience involving the plumbing trade or water/wastewater line repair. TCEQ Collection I-Sewer certificate or equivalent. May be required to obtain a TCEQ Class C distribution certificate. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, and physical and criminal background check. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and ability to drive; maintain and provide proof of liability insurance. Have and maintain a professional, inviting, and friendly demeanor. Must have a working cell phone and the ability to respond to after-hours calls.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability

Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination and oral communication ability.

Environmental Factors

Exposure to certain environmental conditions may be necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, including: Over two-thirds of the on-the-job time; wet or humid conditions; working near moving, mechanical parts; working in high, previous places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat; vibration.