III (Wastewater)

City of Pflugerville•Pflugerville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pflugerville is seeking a Utility Systems Worker for their Wastewater department. This role involves performing a variety of routine to skilled work in the installation, repair, construction, and maintenance of the City’s wastewater collections systems and related appurtenances. Salary is dependent on qualifications and the hiring level (I, II, or III). The City offers a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program. Job postings typically remain open for 30 days, with applicant contact occurring within 1-60 days.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Utility Systems Worker I - Class I Wastewater Collections license required within 18 months of employment.
Valid Texas driver license.
Class A Commercial Driver License required within one (1) year of employment.
Utility Systems Worker II - Class II Wastewater Collections license.
Utility Systems Worker II - Class B Commercial Driver's License.
Utility Systems Worker III - Class III Wastewater Collections license.
Utility Systems Worker III - Class Commercial Driver's License.
Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing wastewater collection systems.
The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment.
Basic traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Shop arithmetic.
Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals and confined space entry.
Safe driving rules and practices.
Basic computer software related to work.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.
Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on water distribution and wastewater collection systems, facilities, and equipment such as found in the City.
Operate specialized maintenance and repair equipment related to wastewater main cleaning.
Position requires frequent walking, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance, push/pull materials, and carry materials as necessary.
Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Must be able to work basic computer software programs.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine to skilled work to inspect, install, maintain, and repair valves, wastewater collection pipelines and related appurtenances.
Inspects and tests lines in the collection system.
Threads and fits pipes.
Uses backhoe to begin trenches or make minor excavations, places shoring where required, and makes necessary installations and repairs to distribution and collection pipelines.
Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment and trucks appropriate for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s infrastructure.
Performs safety and service inspections of assigned trucks and equipment; steam cleans, washes, and fuels equipment; assists in lubrication and maintenance of equipment.
Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.
Inspects and tests lines in the collection system visually or using closed-circuit television devices and other specialized testing equipment.
Cleans the collection system using appropriate rodding or high velocity cleaner equipment.
Inspects and maintains wastewater lines and manholes to ensure compliance with established codes.
Operates and maintains the City’s close circuit television system and equipment used to monitor and prevent problems in the wastewater system.
Installs and maintains wastewater manholes and makes minor repairs as directed.
Raises, sets and seals valves and manholes as required.
Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.
Provides technical and functional direction to assigned line maintenance staff (for III).
Reviews and controls quality of work (for III).
Assists in completing employee evaluations (for III).
Participates in performing line maintenance work (for III).
Coordinates with contractors and developers regarding shut-downs and tie-ins (for III).
Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff in line maintenance (for III).
Trains staff in work and safety procedures and in the operation and use of equipment and supplies (for III).
Implements procedures and standards (for III).
Provides input on employee performance evaluations (for III).
Works with employees to correct deficiencies (for III).
Implements discipline procedures (for III).
Assists in selection and promotion (for III).
Monitors operations and activities of line maintenance (for III).
Recommends improvements and modifications and prepares various reports (for III).
Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives (for III).
Implements policies and procedures (for III).
Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for assigned maintenance projects (for III).
Participates in the annual budget preparation (for III).
Prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required (for III).
Maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance (for III).
Monitors and controls supplies and equipment (for III).
Orders supplies and tools as necessary (for III).
Prepares documents for equipment procurement (for III).
Participates in informal bid processes for vendor selection (for III).
Coordinates with and oversees contractors in providing wastewater collection system maintenance and repair services (for III).
Participates in the administration of preventive maintenance, in-service training, and safety programs (for III).
Develops safety programs that meet Federal and State standards (for III).
Ensures compliance with safety procedures (for III).
Performs operations, maintenance, and repair duties in the area of work assigned.
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
Maintains logs and records of work performed; prepares periodic reports.
Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
May act as the Line Maintenance Foreman in his/her absence.
Responds to operations, maintenance, and repair emergency situations as required.

Benefits

457 deferred compensation plan
100% paid employee assistance program (financial, legal, mental, and career coaching)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid volunteer time
Professional development