Water Utility Operator (Trainee, I, II, III)
City of Garland · Garland, TX · 2 mo ago
Management$18.15–$19.91/hrFull-time
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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Skill to operate heavy and light equipment
- Knowledge of Water Utility installation, maintenance, and repair
- Knowledge of safety hazards and safety practices
- Skill to use a variety of tools appropriate for the work assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Licenses And Certifications
- Water Utility Operator Trainee: High School Diploma or GED, No experience required
- Water Utility Operator I: High School Diploma or GED, Up to 2 years of experience, Water Distribution D license or Wastewater Collections I certification, Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (within 9 months)
- Water Utility Operator II: High School Diploma or GED, 2-5 years of experience, Water Distribution C license or Wastewater Collections II certification, Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
- Water Utility Operator III: High School Diploma or GED, 5+ years of experience, Water Distribution B license or Wastewater Collections III certification, Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
- Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.