Wastewater Collection - Utility Worker Trainee
About The Position
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the immediate or general supervision of a Lead Supervisor or higher; to perform, either alone or within a team, required construction, maintenance and operational duties in the assigned Division/Branch of the water and sewer system. The Wastewater Collection Utility Worker may also assist with accomplishing some Water Distribution-related tasks. SUPERVISION EXERCISED These positions do not exercise supervision. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Inspect, clean, repair, install and/or replace damaged Wastewater Collection lines, valves, manhole rings/ lids, and pumps Tap sewer lines, maintain lift stations, operate TV monitor and survey camera, help maintain utility property and easements. Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various worksites. Maintain a safe and productive work site at all times. Operate at least one of the following: backhoe, dump truck, sewer stop/jetter, air compressor, or vacuum truck. Utility Worker II Operate all the following: backhoe, dump truck, sewer stop/jetter, air compressor, and vacuum truck. Investigate customer complaints related to leaks, sanitary sewer overflows, manhole safety, and other issues related to wastewater collection. Contact and coordinate with required personnel/agencies to make repairs. Communicate effectively with other employees, customers and supervisors the nature and status of work being performed. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Six (6) months of experience as a Laborer, Utility Worker, or other related work is required.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
- A Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment is required.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, clean, repair, install and/or replace damaged Wastewater Collection lines, valves, manhole rings/ lids, and pumps
- Tap sewer lines, maintain lift stations, operate TV monitor and survey camera, help maintain utility property and easements.
- Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various worksites.
- Maintain a safe and productive work site at all times.
- Operate at least one of the following: backhoe, dump truck, sewer stop/jetter, air compressor, or vacuum truck.
- Investigate customer complaints related to leaks, sanitary sewer overflows, manhole safety, and other issues related to wastewater collection.
- Contact and coordinate with required personnel/agencies to make repairs.
- Communicate effectively with other employees, customers and supervisors the nature and status of work being performed.
- Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
