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PECOS CITY-CITY OF Water Utility Operator in PECOS, Texas
Water Utility Operator I
- Posted 07-Jan-2025 (CST)
- 115 W 3rd St, Pecos, TX 79772, USA
- 37,440.00-49,977.94 per year Bi-Weekly
- Hourly
- Full Time
- Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP. Supplementals: AFLAC, Security Benefits, Legal Shield, MASA. Personal Time Off. Retirement through TMRS. 12 paid Holidays.
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GENERAL PURPOSE
In a team environment or while working independently, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and sewer collection facilities and systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to a Utilities Crew leader, or greater, and is under the general supervision of the Utilities Superintendent.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Regular attendance with the ability to work in an occupied environment, including areas with vehicle traffic. May operate heavy machinery and utilize a truck and a trailer at a job site to load and transport equipment to/from worksite and complete required task. As a member of crew, install, and repair main water and sewer lines. This includes excavating to grade, laying and aligning pipe and using special tapping equipment to install valves, lateral water lines, lateral sewer lines, blowoffs, hydrants, meters and service taps, cleanouts, manholes, and service lines and taps. As necessary, block off work area and re-route traffic with consideration for public safety and convenience. Accomplish hookups and test installations according to established procedures.
Install, overhaul, and repair fire hydrants. This includes: shutting off main line or hydrant foot valve; disassembling and cleaning hydrant subsections; replacing gaskets, seals, and seats and reassembling and testing hydrant for proper operation. Inspect new water lines at construction sites, take samples and chlorination readings. Perform routine inspection, cleaning, and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Refer defects or needed repairs to supervisor. Perform work in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and within mandated and appropriate safety standards.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Complete all duties assigned by supervisor, keep job site and work area clean, and must keep tools clean that are used in performing work. Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Valid Texas Class C Driver's License is required.
- One (1) year of water and sewer utility experience is preferred.
Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge
Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in water distribution operation activities and procedures and practices. Some basic knowledge of OSHA trenching and shoring requirements.
Skills
Judgment and Decision Making - Uses logic and reasoning to analyze, understand, and evaluate job orders and identify potential problems before they arise. Exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Assessing the safety of a work site is imperative.
Critical Thinking - Good critical thinking, problem solving, and mechanical skill is necessary when accessing work orders.
Abilities
Coordination of Work - Ability to share a heavy workload to maintain team balance, acquire skills in all equipment and procedures to become a more valuable crew member. Help train and orient new workers.
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