Utility Operator II

• Makes water and sewer taps for new services; 
• Repairs water and sewer leaks, including digging holes and trenches, using backhoes and other equipment, and placing necessary shoring; 
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines, including unclogging lines using hydro jets, routers, and hand tools, light and heavy equipment, exercising and/or replacing valves, repairing lift station pumps, entering confined spaces, and testing for low water pressure; 
• Performs utility line locates; 
• Performs leak site dress-ups by pouring sandy loam over affected area; 
• Runs new main feeders and service lines; 
• Reads and maintains various flow meters, water interconnects, meters/gauges at lift stations, water booster stations, and other utility appurtenances; 
• Maintains grounds at field operations, lift stations, booster stations, plants and other facilities; 
• Performs chlorine tests on new lines;
• Operates valve-turning equipment;
• Maintains fire hydrants and air release valves; and
• Performs such other related duties as may be required.
• May clear brush and trees, remove animal carcasses from city streets, and place barricades at low water crossing during heavy rains; and

Utility Operator II: Must possess a Class II Wastewater Collection license or Class C Water Distribution license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Other TCEQ licenses will be considered for equivalency.

Knowledge of:  basic first aid procedures; and safe operating procedures of equipment used.

Skill/Ability to:  locate water and sewer lines using maps; repair and maintain water and sewer lines and associated valves and pumps; operate backhoe, dump truck, pump truck, hydro jet, and various hand held tools, applying safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; make simple mathematical computations; basic computer knowledge and skills, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; deal effectively with the public in stressful situations; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and acceptable driving record. 

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

Salary : $51,334 - $64,168