Water Treatment Operator I / II

City of Liberty Hill (TX); Liberty Hill (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Liberty Hill (TX) is seeking a Water Maintenance Technician to perform routine inspections on wells and water system elements, make adjustments, and help maintain water quality across the system.

Responsibilities include well checks and sampling, installing and maintaining mains, valves, hydrants, meters, and pumps; communicating with the public; managing work orders; and keeping accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Three years of water sampling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties associated with water distribution, including well checks, sampling, and maintenance of mains, valves, hydrants, meters, pumps.
• Communicates with the public to address issues, provide updates, and remind about water restrictions.
• Manages work orders and follows department protocols for documentation and projects.
• Maintains water quality records using spreadsheets and databases.
• Flushes water mains to ensure quality throughout the distribution system.
• Operates maintenance equipment and assists in general projects.
• Follows department policies and reports completed tasks to supervisor.

Skills

Water distribution

Water sampling

Record keeping

Public communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Water sampling experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Water system equipment

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Water Maintenance Technician performs routine inspections on wells and water system elements. Performs adjustments and alterations as needed to maintain water quality throughout the entire system for the City.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs duties associated with water distribution; performs well checks and sampling; installs, connects, relocates, adjusts, tests, maintains, repairs, and replaces water mains, valves, hydrants, meters, pumps, and other equipment.
• Communicates with the public to address and resolve issues, alert to water restrictions, and provide any necessary updates or information; responds tactfully to questions from the public; delegates concerns to appropriate staff.
• Addresses, investigates, follows up, and provides resolve to various service orders; follows department protocol and processes for reporting and managing work orders and projects.
• Maintains a database and records relating to water quality; utilizes spreadsheets, files, maps, and other elements to record dates, locations, test results, and other relevant information.
• Flushes water mains to ensure water quality is maintained throughout the distribution system.
• Operates equipment, tools, machinery, and motor vehicles that include mowers, weed eaters, and power tools, trucks, loaders, backhoes, and other similar maintenance or construction equipment.
• Assists other Public Works staff and departments in the planning and execution of assignments; provides labor and/or technical assistance as required; assists in general maintenance projects, needs, and activities.
• Responds to work orders, log and submit documentation of completed tasks or assignments to immediate supervisor; follow department policies and procedures as designated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of water sampling experience is preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• TCEQ Water Operator Class D is required within six (6) months of hire.
• Texas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A. (preferred)
• Valid Texas Drivers License

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives, risk of radiation and vibration.
• Noise levels in the work environment may be moderate, loud, or very loud.
• Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge of:

• Water distribution operation including piping, sources of supply, water quality, disinfection, and water-related electricity.
• Operational principles of pumps and motors.
• Current principles, practices, and regulations of water distribution systems.
• Methods, techniques, and regulations used in cleaning, repairing, and maintaining water systems equipment.
• Geography, street locations, and water/wastewater system locations.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of common hand and power tools.
• Safety principles related to traffic control, trenching and shoring, and personnel.
• TCEQ standards, policies, and regulations for water systems.
• Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems and filing and records management systems.
• Current word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs used by the City; particularly, the MS Office Suite.
• Public Works machinery and equipment of other maintenance functions and equipment of assigned trade areas.