Water/Wastewater Utility Distribution/Collection Technician

Gfoat; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lampasas is seeking a Water/Wastewater Utility Distribution/Collection Technician to perform varied manual and machine-assisted tasks for water and wastewater infrastructure maintenance. The role involves operating equipment, performing scheduled maintenance, and staying on-call as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain TCEQ licenses within 3 years and CDL classifications within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Water Distribution License Class C within 3 years.
• Ability to obtain TCEQ Wastewater Collection License Class II within 3 years.
• Ability to obtain Texas CDL Class B within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to obtain CDL Class A.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain drinking water distribution infrastructure.
• Install, repair, and maintain wastewater collection infrastructure.
• Operate medium to heavy equipment for underground utilities.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment and report issues.
• Maintain on-call status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of safe operation of motor�?

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TCEQ licenses within 3 years

Job description

Water/Wastewater Utility Distribution/Collection Technician

Department: W/WW Department Class No.937
Salary: $17.782 hourly DOQ EEOC Category: Service-Maintenance
Position Status: Full-Time Pay Group: 17B (FY 24-25)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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

Primary Purpose:

Performs a variety of manual and machine assisted labor tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the City of Lampasas water and wastewater infrastructure.

Essential Job Functions:

• Install, repair, and maintain infrastructure associated with the distribution of drinking water;
• Install, repair, and maintain infrastructure associated with the collection of sewage;
• Operates medium to heavy duty equipment required to maintain/install underground utilities;
• Performs scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment and reports malfunctions or failures immediately to crew leader;
• Maintains on-call status; and
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of the safe operation of motorized equipment as it relates to the Texas Motor Vehicle Code; and
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, learn standard operation of equipment, make minor repairs to water/wastewater system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Ability to obtain a TCEQ Water Distribution License Class C within 3 years;
• Ability to obtain a TCEQ Wastewater Collection License Class II within 3 years;
• Ability to obtain a valid Texas commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class B within the first 12 months of employment;
• Ability to obtain Texas commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A.

Working Conditions:

Works outdoors in varied weather conditions. Work may be performed in rough terrain. Work schedule shall include evening, weekends, and holiday hours. Sitting, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting required. Will be subject to random drug screening.

EOE/ADA