Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee

City-of-Schertz-; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Schertz is seeking a Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee in Schertz, TX. This full-time role involves construction, installation, maintenance, operation and repair of water distribution and sewer collection systems.

The position may advance to Operator I or II and may lead a crew. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED; a valid Texas CDL-B within 6 months; and TCEQ Class I Wastewater and Class D Water Operator Licenses within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collection Operator License within 1 year of hire.
• TCEQ Class D Water Operator License within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water and wastewater infrastructure sites and equipment.
• Drives City trucks and trailers and performs trenching work as needed.
• Operates earth-moving and material handling equipment for repairs.
• Performs inspections and records maintenance actions.
• Participates in on-call schedules and assists other divisions as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee

Full Time SCHERTZ, Schertz, TX, US

Salary Range: $20.64 To $29.95 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a semi-skilled and/or skilled position. This work involves the construction, installation, maintenance, operation and repair of water distribution systems and sewer collection systems. May have limited responsibility for: the preparation of reports and records; daily contact with the public requiring tact, diplomacy and professionalism; may make numerous work decisions weekly, varying in complexity; may have limited supervisory assignments; reports Water/Wastewater crew activity daily. This position may be filled as a Operator Trainee, Operator I or II and may perform as a leader of a crew or crews.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates and maintains grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and chippers to maintain City water and wastewater infrastructure sites and other assigned areas.
• Operates and maintains City trucks and trailers.
• Excavates and back-fills trenches and other areas with hand tools.
• Operates earth moving equipment such as dump trucks, trailers, backhoes and loaders to maintain and repair City water and wastewater infrastructure sites and other assigned areas.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, loaders, trucks, dump trucks and trailers.
• Loads and unloads construction materials, bench stock supplies and others as assigned.
• Operates specialty equipment such as hydro excavators, sewer jetting trucks, hydraulic valve exercisers, bucket trucks, crane trucks and crane and rigging.
• Follows procedures for safe and effective work zones, trench safety and traffic control when required.
• Follows procedures for safe handling and application of hazardous chemicals and testing and sampling.
• Follows procedures for lock-out-tag-out of equipment.
• Operates, maintains and repairs the City’s water production, water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Operates power tools and light construction equipment.
• Performs rough carpentry, painting, and concrete work.
• Performs scheduled vehicle and equipment inspections and records maintenance actions.
• May be required to climb tanks and towers for inspection and maintenance.
• Records work performed and man-hour expenditures on task and work orders.
• Assists other Public Work Divisions/City Departments when requested.
• Participates in on-call schedules and duties.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

On-call duties during City-wide events, extenuating circumstances and emergencies (weather related or other) may be extended to all Public Works personnel. 1

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Operator Trainee, Operator I:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Operator Trainee:

• Must have a valid “B” Texas Commercial driver’s license or be able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have TCEQ Class “I” Wastewater Collection Operator License within one (1) year of hire. *
• Must have TCEQ Class “D” Water Operator License within one (1) year of hire. *