Utility Systems Worker II (A264210-6), 203, Wastewater Treatment

About the role

The position assists the Lift Station Operator in meeting Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. Key responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining water treatment plant systems, lift stations, and sewer lines.

Responsibilities

• Maintains plants to ensure 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of chemicals and materials used.
• Knowledge of welding.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and tools.
• Knowledge of handheld tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of plant equipment and operations.
• Skills in mechanical operations.
• Skills in critical thinking.
• Skills in organization and time management.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Knowledge of chemicals and materials used.
• Knowledge of welding.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and tools.
• Knowledge of handheld tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of plant equipment and operations.
• Skills in mechanical operations.
• Skills in critical thinking.
• Skills in organization and time management.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.