Description

Operates and maintains water plants, SCADA systems, and all related instrumentation and equipment. Conducts inspections and investigations of water facilities and cross-connection systems to identify and maintain water quality.  Provides technical assistance and operational expertise to ensure water quality standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
        Performs daily inspections of water wells and monitors equipment to ensure proper operating status and safety; detects malfunctions and makes necessary electrical and mechanical repairs, adjustments and/or parts replacements to restore operations 

        Performs and coordinates with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for water sampling

o   Inspects residual, bacteriological, chemical, minerals metals, radiological, and other water sampling as required to maintain water quality and comply with the regulations of TCEQ and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

o   Assists with the development of the City’s annual Consumer Confidence Report and other reports and requests for information from TCEQ

        Assists with identifying and monitoring city’s water quality sample sites and recommends appropriate sample frequency and sampling route design

        Maintains and updates the City’s monitoring plan

        Operates trucks, crane, torch, welder, meters, power and hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and other equipment as necessary to perform daily duties

        Performs general maintenance duties, including but not limited to repairing fences, mowing lawns and trimming weeds, painting equipment, repairing/building structures, installing concrete, cleans, maintains, repairs and/or rebuilds plant equipment as necessary with minimal downtime, injectors, regulators, relief valves, pumps, blowers, etc.

        Develops and maintains a database and records relating to water quality including spreadsheets, files, and maps to record dates locations, test results, etc. 

        Oversees cross connection control program

o   Verifies testing of backflow prevention devices

o   Coordinates with local business owners on backflow prevention and catalogs reports

o   Maintains flushing reports for unaccounted water and fire hydrant flushing

o   Maintains logs of complaints and resolutions

        Provides technical expertise and assistance to the management team to ensure the City follows federal, state, and local water quality and public health standards

        Must be able to work the allocated hours of the position and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night

        Abides by all policies, procedures, and rules associated with the City’s Safety Program

        Performs electrical wiring installation as required

        May repair and maintain utility lines

        Alerts supervisor of equipment, supply or operational problems encountered

        Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:

        Knowledge of City policies, procedures and ordinances, and various codes and laws affecting water production and distribution operations

        Knowledge of the theories and practices of water system operations

        Knowledge of the tools and materials used in water utility projects

        Knowledge of the methods and practices of mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair work

        Water sampling and quality regulations from TCEQ and EPA

        Backflow prevention

        Customer service principles promoting positive partnership and public relations

        Occupational hazards and related safety precautions and practices

        Modern office equipment and standard office practices and procedures, including the ability to accurately organize and maintain files and other data

        Business English, spelling and grammar, including composition of routine business correspondence

        Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations and ordinances related to water quality and public health standards

SKILL IN:

        Empathizing, valuing, and dealing successfully with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds

        Self-discipline, dependable, and ability to work independently, prioritizing multiple tasks and demands to accomplish outcomes

        Performing water sampling and maintaining water quality

        Preventing water backflow and educating local business owners on prevention. 

        Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards

        Providing technical guidance and monitoring work completion, identifying and implementing solutions

        Troubleshooting, diagnosing and analyzing complex issues

        Reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics and documents

        Maintaining the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their official responsibilities

        Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, employees, government officials and departments, community partners and resources, and the public

        Utilizing a computer and operating a variety of standard and specialized software 

        Organizing and multi-tasking while taking on multiple projects

        Ability to operate a backhoe, and crane; motors, pumps, lawn mower, power tools; diagnostic and hand tools, and office equipment such as a computer, telephone, two-way radio and calculator

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

     Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

     Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions

     Position is considered "Essential Personnel," which requires being on duty to respond during emergency situations for pre-and post-event activities including, but not limited to, natural and/or man-made disasters

     Position is considered an “Essential Driver”, which requires maintaining a current valid driver license and participating in an annual motor vehicle report

Requirements

        High School Diploma or successful completion of the General Education Development (GED) Test

        Three (3) years full-time, paid experience in utility line maintenance, utility service, equipment operations, meter reading, construction or a closely related field 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

        Valid Class C Texas Driver License

o   Reliable transportation and liability insurance

        Class B Groundwater Treatment License or Class B Surface Water Treatment License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment

        Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:

o   Criminal background check 

o   Controlled substance screening