Water Utility Operator

  • City of Garland
  • Water Utilities
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Summary

Responsible for inspecting, installing, cleaning, maintaining and repairing the City’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection system infrastructure.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Work Schedule: TBD

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Make decisions on how to best maintain, repair or install utility items in the Water/Wastewater utility system.

  • Operate various types of equipment necessary in the daily repair, installation, and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater utility system.

  • Perform repairs on water mains, wastewater mains, service lines, service laterals, meters, meter boxes, cleanouts, manholes, valves and fire hydrants.

  • Maintain the Water/ Wastewater utility system.

  • Perform installation of new and replacement substandard utility items.

  • other duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • No experience required.

  • Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.

  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire.

  • Must obtain TCEQ Class D Water Distribution License or Type I Wastewater Collection License within 18 months of hire.

  • Must obtain TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License or a Type II Wastewater Collections License within 3 years of hire.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment and confined spaces; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions, risk, or hazards. Prone to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.