Utility System Worker II, (A264220-3), 203, Wastewater Collection

About the role

Assists Lift Station Operator to meet Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. Inspects and maintains water treatment plant systems, lift station, and sewer lines to ensure proper operations.

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Helps maintain plants to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
• Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Inspects and maintains lift station and pumps.
• Repairs and installs valves, plugs, pipes, lateral/drain lines, and sewer manhole rings and covers.
• Prepares and completes concrete work; conducts traffic control.
• Serves on-call for equipment-related emergencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of chemicals and materials used.
• Knowledge of welding.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and tools.
• Knowledge of handheld tools and equipment, such as a sledgehammer, cutter, ratchets, measuring tape, or heavy bars.
• Knowledge of plant equipment and operations.

Skills and abilities

• Skill in mechanical operations.
• Skill in critical thinking.
• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to follow orders.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.

Physical demands and work environment

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Work environments: Seldom office or similar indoor environment; warehouse environment sometimes; confined space frequently; vehicles often; outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), and construction site frequently.
• Exposures: Never to hostile/irate individuals or those with known violent backgrounds; sometimes to extreme cold (below 32 degrees) and toxic or caustic chemicals; frequently to extreme heat (above 100 degrees), communicable diseases, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction).
• Travel: Never national or international; seldom local or regional.

Minimum qualifications

At least three (3) months of general experience. Experience in plumbing, mechanical repair, maintenance or labor work is preferred.

Licenses and certifications

Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.