Water Systems Operator I

Maintain Departmental Operations

Maintain departmental optimum water pressure to all areas of the City at all times via Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Monitor water inflow, outflow, tank/tower levels, and pressure throughout the water system, via SCADA.
Monitor Wastewater Collection System Lift Station operations data for 24 hour/7day per week/365 day per year operation, via SCADA.

Dispatch Support Activities

Provide 24 hour/7day per week/365 day per year Water Utility operations and dispatching management support activities.
Provide after hour non-stand-by Animal Control dispatching and call management support activities for the municipality.
Provide 24 hour/7day per week/365 day per year intra-City after hour non-emergency support activities for the municipality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• 1 year of related experience working in Water utilities, dispatch center, or equivalent
• Class D Water Distribution license required
• Must be able to obtain a Class C Water Distribution license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 18 months from hire
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job

Preferred Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma plus 6 months advanced study
• 1-3 years related experience
• Basic knowledge of general dispatch operations
• Basic knowledge of water utility operation systems
• Skill in basic computer operations and the ability to learn new systems
• Skill in multi-tasking
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to provide clear communications and customer service via the phone

Licenses and Certifications

• Class D Water Distribution license required
• Must be able to obtain a Class C Water Distribution license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 18 months from hire
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.