Water Maintenance Tech

Lindentx; Princeton (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindentx in Texas is seeking a skilled worker to ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The role involves setting valves, taps, and hydrants, laying mains, and operating heavy equipment under the direction of the Director of Public Works.

Responsibilities include reading meters, installing and repairing water lines, and locating leaks.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening, physical and criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform manual labor in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set manhole valves and fire hydrants; make taps and install sewer/water mains.
• Install and repair water meters, valves, and fire hydrants; service wastewater lines.
• Read meters as needed and locate breaks, leaks, and clogs.
• Ensure safety, budget compliance, and effective communication with staff and stakeholders.
• Attend to after-hours calls and maintain records and reports.

Education

High School diploma or GED

TCEQ Collection I-Sewer certificate

TCEQ Class C distribution certificate

Job description

The purpose of this position is to ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Employees in this classification perform skilled, manual-level work. The position is responsible for setting manholes valves and fire hydrants, making taps, laying new sewer and water mains, and operating heavy equipment.

This position works under the direction of the Director of Public Works.

Essential Functions:

• Read Water Meters as needed.
• Checks and maintains equipment to ensure proper function.
• Makes water and sewer taps and installs sewer cleanouts.
• Installs, services, and upgrades water and wastewater mains and lines.
• Installs and repairs sewer manholes.
• Installs valves and fire hydrants. Paints and maintains fire hydrants.
• Ensures the safe operating conditions of the worksite, i.e., traffic hazards, equipment operation, required barricades, road and site areas.
• Raises lowers and repairs valve boxes; installs water meters; installs valve boxes.
• Locates breaks, leaks, and clogs in utility lines for repair.
• Serves as call-out crew, as needed.
• Operates equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, jet trucks, and dump trucks in the performance of tasks as qualified.
• Excavates trenches for main placement; applies temporary patches to street surface following repair.
• Assist other departments as necessary.
• Attendance; regular and timely attendance during assigned work hours. After-hours and weekend work are 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 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.

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, 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.