Distribution & Collection Systems Specialist I

City of Webster•Webster, TX

About The Position

The City of Webster’s Public Works Department is hiring a Distribution & Collection Systems Specialist I to maintain the City’s utility services by monitoring its water and sewer systems. The position may also involve maintaining those systems, responding to emergencies, and interacting with City employees and citizens. Occasional evening and weekend on-call duties are required. This is an essential services position, requiring employees to provide services during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Webster’s citizens, in accordance with the City’s Emergency Services Guidelines. The position requires vocational, administrative, or technical knowledge obtainable through six months to one year of advanced study or training beyond high school, along with more than one year of relevant experience. A valid Texas Class C driver’s license is required. Class D Water and Wastewater Operator licenses from TCEQ are preferred; the employee must obtain both licenses within six months after hire. The starting salary range is approximately $21.582–$23.242 per hour, commensurate with experience and certifications. Conditional offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug testing, a physical examination, and a background check. The City of Webster is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

More than one year of relevant experience.
Vocational, administrative, or technical knowledge obtainable through six months to one year of advanced study or training beyond the high school equivalent.
Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
Obtain TCEQ Class D Water and Wastewater Operator licenses within six months after hire.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend on-call duties.
Satisfactory pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and background check.

Nice To Haves

TCEQ Class D Water Operator license.
TCEQ Class D Wastewater Operator license.

Responsibilities

Monitor the City’s water and sewer systems.
Maintain the City’s water and sewer systems.
Respond to emergency situations.
Interface with City employees and citizens.
Provide services during emergency situations in accordance with the City’s Emergency Services Guidelines.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plans with bi-annual salary surveys.
Medical insurance, with approximately 90% of employee premiums paid by the City and a significant contribution to dependent coverage.
Free dental coverage for employees.
Free vision coverage for employees.
Free life insurance for employees.
Free long-term disability coverage for employees.
Retirement through the Texas Municipal Retirement System, with a 2:1 matching contribution.
Optional 457 and Roth IRA plans.
Tuition assistance and training opportunities.
Professional certification pay.