Water/Sewer Utility Operator

Gfoat; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat Utilities is seeking a Water/Wastewater Operator in Wisconsin Town of Texas. This full-time, non-exempt role operates, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots water distribution and storage systems and sewer systems. On-call after hours and weekends required; overtime possible.

Employees must reside within reasonable distance of city limits. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, reading meters, locating leaks, responding to emergencies, and assisting with safety equipment and

Qualifications

• Willing to take initiative to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn water/wastewater utility operations.
• Safely drive a motor vehicle (Texas Class C license may be required).
• Ability to lift up to 90 pounds and perform physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and locate water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Connect/disconnect water and sewer services.
• Read water meters and locate leaks.
• Respond to emergency calls; on-call after hours and weekends as required.

Skills

Initiative

Safe operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Division: Utilities Salary Range: $14.50-$17.50 Position Status: Full time; non-exempt

General Description

This position ensures the efficient operation of the City’s water supply through operating, monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting water distribution and storage systems. Other duties include maintaining the City’s sewer systems. Operators are required to be on call periodically to assist with after-hours utility emergencies. During on-call periods, operators may also need to assist with basic electrical utility needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance of city limits.

Reporting Relationship(s)

Reports to: Water/Sewer Utility Operations Director

Essential Position Functions

• Install, maintain, repair, replace, excavate, backfill and locate water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Connect and disconnect water and sewer services.
• Install, repair, replace and take readings for water meters.
• Locate leaks in water and wastewater lines.
• Respond to emergency service calls as required; required on-call after hours and weekend rotation as assigned. The employee may be required to work overtime or comp time with little, or no notice at any hour or day of the year, as needed.
• Perform labor intensive work and other duties as assigned.
• Complete paperwork, forms and work orders for assigned jobs.
• Assist in the basic operation, inspection, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles, tools and light and heavy equipment.
• Read water and electric meters as needed.
• Assist in the set-up, operation, and maintenance of a variety of safety-related equipment according to the City's safety procedures and SOP.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

1. 1. Willing to take the initiative to perform the functions listed without being assigned and perform job tasks with minimal supervision.
2. 2. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
3. 3. Knowledge: Knowledge of or ability to learn the listed position functions.
4. 4. Skill: Safely drive a motor vehicle (valid Texas Class C driver’s license required).
5. 5. Ability: Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 90 pounds; entails pushing and pulling, reaching at or above and below shoulder height. Continuous eye and hand coordinated movements. Safe operation of tools and equipment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and other officials. Work irregular schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1. One year of experience in or related to the field of water and sewer utilities.
2. 2. Experience or training in operations of heavy equipment, specifically with backhoes and skid steers.

ADA Essential Job Functions

• Ability to perform arduous and extensive manual labor.
• Ability to lift and carry objects that weigh up to 90 pounds.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents.
• Ability to respond effectively both orally and in writing to inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to effectively articulate information to management.
• Ability to use independent judgement in achieving assigned objectives.
• Ability to use basic mathematics.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to travel overnight for an extended time.
• Must be able to sit for an extended time.
• Must be able to work nights and evenings or in low-light conditions.

Note: Reasonable accommodation considerations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

Performs manual labor in outdoor environments including extreme heat, cold, hazards and atmospheric conditions. Will be exposed to sewage waste. May occasionally be exposed to electrical utility infrastructure.