Water Utility Operator (Trainee, I, II, III)

Garlandtx; United States; On-site; USD 25,003 - 50,489; Full time

Job summary

Garlandtx is looking for Water Utility Operators responsible for inspecting, installing, and maintaining the city's Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems. This position requires decision-making in utility maintenance and operating various equipment.

There are multiple levels of Operators, from Trainee to III, requiring different experience and licenses. The job is primarily outdoor and entails physical activity, including lifting heavy items. Salary ranges vary based on the level.

Qualifications

• Skill to operate heavy and light equipment.
• Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions on maintaining and repairing utility items.
• Operate necessary equipment for utility system maintenance.
• Perform repairs on water mains and wastewater mains.
• Maintain the Water/Wastewater utility system.
• Install new and replacement utility items.

Skills

Operating heavy and light equipment

Water Utility installation knowledge

Safety hazards knowledge

Tool usage skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Summary: Responsible for inspecting, installing, cleaning, maintaining and repairing the City’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection system infrastructure.

Pay Range:

• Water Utility Operator Trainee: $18.15 - $19.91 per hour
• Water Utility Operator I: $19.91 - $29.88 per hour
• Water Utility Operator II: $21.85 - $32.71 per hour
• Water Utility Operator III: $23.62 - $36.65 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater utility system.
• Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater utility system.
• Perform repairs on water mains, wastewater mains, service lines, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, cleanouts, manholes, valves and fire hydrants.
• Maintain the Water/Wastewater utility system.
• Perform installation of new and replacement substandard utility items.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skill to operate heavy and light equipment
• Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair
• Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices
• Skill to use a variety of tools appropriate for the work assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Licenses and Certifications

• Water Utility Operator Trainee: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D). No experience required.
• Water Utility Operator I: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D). Up to 2 years of experience. Water Distribution D license or Wastewater Collections I certification. Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (within 9 months).
• Water Utility Operator II: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D). 2-5 years of experience. Water Distribution C license or Wastewater Collections II certification. Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
• Water Utility Operator III: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D). 5+ years of experience. Water Distribution B license or Wastewater Collections III certification. Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment and confined spaces; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.