What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Collections Operator I position at City of Denton, TX?
Summary
This requisition expires on April 4, 2026 but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.
Responsible for the maintenance and construction of sewer lines throughout the city.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties
Essential Functions:
- Under general supervision, proficiently operates one or more types of light to medium sized motorized construction/maintenance equipment (i.e. warehouse/interior forklift, bobcat, backhoe, compressor, riding-compactor, vehicle for running errands, small water truck, dump truck and utility truck) to excavate, move and/or grade material.
- Operates larger motorized equipment as needed
- Performs various skilled duties using hand and power tools
- Performs pre-inspections and post-inspections of all equipment and trucks before and after use; performs minor maintenance activities and cleaning of equipment, and reports problems to supervisor
- May set up street barricades and function as a flagger for traffic control
- Must be able to perform duties in a confined space such as a manhole or trench
- May confer with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
- Maintains on-call availability for after hour emergencies
- Reads and understands reference books and manuals and current industry operational practices
- Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Must have or obtain a valid TCEQ Class D Water Distribution License from within twelve (12) months of employment
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Must have or obtain a valid TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collections Operator License from within twelve (12) months of employment
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
- Ability to read and understand reference books and complicated procedures such as utility plans and equipment operation manuals
- Skilled in the operation of backhoe, skid steer loader and dump truck
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Possess Unit II Wastewater Collections Certification from TCEQ
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a good driving record OR must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment
- Must possess or obtain a valid TCEQ Class D Water Distribution License from within twelve (12) months of employment
- Must possess and obtain a valid TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collections Operator License from within twelve (12) months of employment
- Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
- Must pass a physical examination
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that could include nights and weekends
- Must be able to work overtime when requested
- Good physical condition to be able to perform physical tasks in all kinds of weather
- Requires lifting up to 100 lbs.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands:The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
1. Standing: E
2. Sitting: E
3. Walking: E
4. Lifting: M
5. Carrying: M
6. Pushing/Pulling: I
7. Overhead Work: M
8. Fine Dexterity: M
9. Kneeling: M
10.Crouching: M
11.Crawling: I
12.Bending: M
13.Twisting: M
14.Climbing: M
15.Balancing: M
16.Vision: E
17.Hearing: E
18.Talking: E
19.Video Display: I
20.Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of light to medium sized motorized equipment such as dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, flushing and vacuum truck, etc; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by City of Denton that may include gloves, hard hat, safety goggles/eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and uniforms.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed outside.
EEO STATEMENT
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination andharassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard toany protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regardingrecruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms,conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic,or activity.
Overall Strength Demands:The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
- Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
- Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
- Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
- Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
- Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
1. Standing: E
2. Sitting: E
3. Walking: E
4. Lifting: M
5. Carrying: M
6. Pushing/Pulling: I
7. Overhead Work: M
8. Fine Dexterity: M
9. Kneeling: M
10.Crouching: M
11.Crawling: I
12.Bending: M
13.Twisting: M
14.Climbing: M
15.Balancing: M
16.Vision: E
17.Hearing: E
18.Talking: E
19.Video Display: I
20.Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of light to medium sized motorized equipment such as dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, flushing and vacuum truck, etc; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by City of Denton that may include gloves, hard hat, safety goggles/eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and uniforms.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed outside.
EEO STATEMENT
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination andharassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard toany protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regardingrecruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms,conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic,or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.