Wastewater Operator

Johnson County Special Utility District•Joshua, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision from the Wastewater Manager, this position is specifically charged with the laying, maintenance and repair of wastewater lines, taps, valves, setting and maintenance of manholes, as well as maintaining lift stations. This position maintains treatment plant efficiency and requires adaptability to rotating shifts, including on-call and weekends, as needed.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED equivalent
Knowledge of safety regulations to work safely with equipment used in utility maintenance work
Experience in working with various types of equipment including pumps, generators, backhoes, dump trucks, sewer jet machines, service trucks, wrenches, hand and power saws, hammers of various sizes, grinders, shovels, drain spades, drills and drill press
Must have a working knowledge of hand tools
Ability to work on water and wastewater lines without contaminating to public water supply
Ability to follow written or oral instructions
Ability to work with other crew members and members of the public
Reads simple maps and drawings
Picks up trash
Keeps storage areas clean, orderly, and in safe working conditions
Ability to work under adverse weather conditions
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Knowledge of basic math and measurements
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Water Operator Certification is a plus for the successful candidate
Ability to obtain a class C wastewater certification after first 2- years of employment

Responsibilities

Works effectively with other employees to repair or replace wastewater service lines or mains
As part of a crew or alone, whose primary responsibility is to wastewater line laying, maintenance and repair
Receives orders or complaints and checks the problem
Drive equipment to and from job sites (dump truck, vactor truck, backhoe, etc.)
Set up barricades when required to protect employees and the public
Performs routine maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
Sorts, reads, understands and follows written and oral job instructions
Writes reports by hand
Makes sewer taps
Notifies public of interruption of services
May Serve as Wastewater Crew Leader in their absence when directed
Serve on standby crew for after-hours emergency work as required
Must arrive at work on time
Must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance