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Water Wastewater Service Technician
$42k-58k (estimate)
Full Time | Civic & Environmental Advocacy
4 Months Ago
CITY OF LEANDER is Hiring a Water Wastewater Service Technician Near Leander, TX
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leandertx/jobs/4281206/water-wastewater-service-tech?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Summary:
Summary:
Performs entry level work. Work involves assisting with the daily operation and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position must be able to be scheduled for “on-call” rotation.
Essential Duties & Required Qualifications:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Education and Experience:
Required Certificates and Licenses:
- Work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Friday, 6:30 am to 10:30 am. Work schedule is subject to change.
- Assists Utility Maintenance crews in their daily activities which may include but not limited to installation and repair of water and wastewater mains and taps, and clean wastewater lines.
- Performs water service connects and disconnections.
- Performs preventive maintenance and repair of motors, pumps and emergency generators; minor repairs on electrical control panels, ordering parts and perform written documentation.
- Routinely assists with all Utility Billing work orders.
- Performs read and re-read meters.
- Performs meter replacements.
- Locates utilities when requested.
- Daily check of wastewater collection manholes and lift stations.
- Addresses customer concerns.
- Maintains fire hydrants.
- Subject to after-hours call out for emergency situations including on call rotation and special events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school graduate or its equivalent.
Required Certificates and Licenses:
- A valid driver’s license. (Approximately 50% driving time in a company vehicle.)
Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Physical Demands & Additional Information:
- Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) from an accredited college or university or trade school certification.
- One or more year's work experience and/or training in water or wastewater utility operations or construction.
- TCEQ Class “I” Collection License and TCEQ Class “D” Water License at time of hire or must begin the process of obtaining the two (2) licenses within nine (9) months of hire date.
- Basic first aid certificate or must be able to obtain one within 6 months of the hire date.
- Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain a Texas driver’s license within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must be able to maintain appropriate licenses and certificates.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instruction.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate with other employees and the general public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
- Ability to work hours other than regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in operating assigned equipment tools and vehicles safely.
- Must be able to wear city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment, steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.
Physical Demands & Additional Information:
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push, pull, drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment:
Working Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud.
For more information and TO APPLY: you must copy and paste the URL into browser to go to website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leandertx/jobs/4281206/water-wastewater-service-tech?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
SALARY
$42k-58k (estimate)
POST DATE
01/18/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/12/2024
WEBSITE
leandertx.gov
HEADQUARTERS
LEANDER, TX
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
1882
CEO
HECTOR TREVINO
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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