Water / Wastewater Operator

The City of Schulenburg is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Water/Wastewater Operator to expand our team and perform duties essential in operating and maintaining the City's Water System and Wastewater Collection system.

· Reads and maintains various flow meters, water interconnects, meters/gages at water well and wastewater plants, lift stations, water booster stations, collect samples, and other utility appurtenances;

· Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines, including unclogging lines using hydro jets, routers, and hand tools, light and heavy equipment, , repairing well pumps, performing minor plumbing maintenance at city facilities, collects samples and maintain city swimming pool, performing connects and disconnects, and testing for low water pressure;

exercising and/or replacing valves, repairing lift station pumps, entering confined spaces;

· Maintains grounds at water plants, water wells , city pool, field operations, lift stations, booster stations, plants and other facilities;

· Repairs water and sewer leaks, including digging holes and trenches, using backhoes and other equipment, and placing necessary shoring;

· Fills out required work orders;

· Staff the on-call rotation list subject to un-scheduled off-duty emergencies; and

· Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least two (2) years of experience in water or wastewater utility operations or construction; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical: Employee must be able to pass a physical examination and drug test given by a physician designated by the city.

Valid TCEQ Class C Water or Wastewater Operator License. If no license, must be able to obtain a Class D Water or Wastewater License within 6 months (Course / Exam fees covered by City).

Valid Texas Class C Driver's License, with an acceptable driving record.

Work Environment:

· Work hours are spent in a shop, facility, or outdoor environment

· Work involves exposure to noise

· Work involves call out

· Work involves weekends, holidays, and non-standard hours

· Work requires response time within 60 minutes of designated service area

· Work involves exposure to various and sometimes extreme weather conditions

· Work involves exposure to highspeed rotating machinery

· Work requires use of protective equipment

· Work involves handling and inspecting equipment containing hazardous chemicals and wastes

Physical Demands:

· Work involves finger/hand manipulation in using hand tools and operating equipment

· Work involves standing and/or walking in repairing and maintaining equipment

· Work involves climbing, crouching, and crawling, or other non-sitting positions in repairing and maintaining equipment

· Work involves lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

· Work involves pushing and pulling up to 100 lbs.

· Work involves performing work at chest level or higher, including overhead full arm extension holding up to 25 lbs.

· Work involves climbing ladders

· Work involves confined space entry

Benefits:

- Employer Paid Health Insurance (Dependent coverage assistance also available)

- 2:1 matching retirement benefits (Texas Municipal Retirement System)

- Paid Dental and Vision Insurance

- Paid Life insurance

- Paid Vacation (Two weeks)

- Paid Holidays (15 per year)

- Sick Leave

- Paid Uniforms

- Boot Allowance

- Education, License, and Certificate Pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Dependent health insurance coverage

- Health insurance

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Schulenburg, TX 78956 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Schulenburg, TX 78956: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person