SERVICE WORKER (WATER DISTRIBUTION)

City of Killeen (TX)•Killeen, TX

40d

About The Position

Under supervision, to monitor and control water pump stations, water storage facilities, water distribution system, sewer lift stations, and wastewater collection system; to perform semi-skilled mechanical maintenance; to operate computer-based control system; to complete daily and monthly reports, written and computer generated. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Employee has no supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CORE COMPETENCIES: Inspects, maintains, and repairs failures in the water distribution system, and wastewater collection system; Makes and/or inspects water taps; Performs line locates of water and wastewater mains and apparatuses under the rules of the Texas One Call Law for contractors, citizens and city departments; Interprets maps and drawings; Performs physical inspection; monitors, through computerized systems, the pump stations and chlorination systems, lift stations, and water storage facilities; Prepares daily and monthly operational reports, written and/or computer-generated using Microsoft Software or SCADA system; Performs or assists in performing chlorinator, pump and motor maintenance and repair; Maintains facilities including cleaning, painting, and grounds maintenance; Performs meter installation and repair, disassembling, cleaning, repairing, replacing, and testing of defective or worn water meters including residential, commercial, and fire hydrant meters; Collects chlorine residual samples; Inspects physical security safeguards; Serves on stand-by shifts and may be required to work overtime; Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver's license, if required, and complies with City of Killeen driving policy accordingly; Performs other duties as assigned. Required minimum qualifications Education and Experience: Six (6) months of experience in any related trade, preferred. Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferred.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public
Ability to work safely
Ability to operate computer-based equipment
Ability to operate, inspect, and maintain various hand, power, and hydraulic tools and equipment
Ability to identify tasks that require a certified operator and seek guidance appropriately
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Must have a valid Texas Driver's by date of hire
Class I Wastewater or Class D Water License within one year of hire
Class I Wastewater and Class D Water License within two years of hire
Ability to complete FEMA courses with certificates within 6 months of date of hire

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months of experience in any related trade
Graduation from high school or equivalent
Texas Class A CDL with Tanker and HAZ-MAT Endorsement

Responsibilities

Inspects, maintains, and repairs failures in the water distribution system, and wastewater collection system
Makes and/or inspects water taps
Performs line locates of water and wastewater mains and apparatuses under the rules of the Texas One Call Law for contractors, citizens and city departments
Interprets maps and drawings
Performs physical inspection; monitors, through computerized systems, the pump stations and chlorination systems, lift stations, and water storage facilities
Prepares daily and monthly operational reports, written and/or computer-generated using Microsoft Software or SCADA system
Performs or assists in performing chlorinator, pump and motor maintenance and repair
Maintains facilities including cleaning, painting, and grounds maintenance
Performs meter installation and repair, disassembling, cleaning, repairing, replacing, and testing of defective or worn water meters including residential, commercial, and fire hydrant meters
Collects chlorine residual samples; Inspects physical security safeguards
Serves on stand-by shifts and may be required to work overtime
Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver's license, if required, and complies with City of Killeen driving policy accordingly
Performs other duties as assigned