Utility Operator II (Water Distribution)

The City of Cedar Park

The Position

The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified candidates for the

Utility OperatorII.

Job Summary

Perform essential duties in operating and maintaining the Cities Water Distribution System.Under the direction of the Foreman, performs duties essential to operate and maintain city's water distribution and/or wastewater collection system, including making water and sewer taps, installing and replacing water meters and valves, repairing water and sewer leaks, installing clean outs, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines.

Essential Work Responsibilities

• Makes water and sewer taps for new services;

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

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines, including unclogging lines using hydro jets, routers, and hand tools, light and heavy equipment, exercising and/or replacing valves, repairing lift station pumps, entering confined spaces, and testing for low water pressure;

• Performs utility line locates;

• Performs leak site dress-ups by pouring sandy loam over affected area;

• Runs new main feeders and service lines;

• Reads and maintains various flow meters, water interconnects, meters/gauges at lift stations, water booster stations, and other utility appurtenances;

• Maintains grounds at field operations, lift stations, booster stations, plants and other facilities;

• Performs chlorine tests on new lines;

• Operates valve-turning equipment;

• Maintains fire hydrants and air release valves; and

• Performs such other related duties as may be required.

Other Important Duties

• May clear brush and trees, remove animal carcasses from city streets, and place barricades at low water crossing during heavy rains; and

• Is subject to the "On-Call" staffing plan as assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of experience in Water or Wastewater utility operations or construction;orany equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 90 days, with an acceptable driving record.

Certifications and Licenses

Utility Operator II: Must possess a Class II Wastewater Collection license or Class C Water Distribution license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Other TCEQ licenses will be considered for equivalency.

Knowledge of: basic first aid procedures; and safe operating procedures of equipment used.

Skill/Ability to: locate water and sewer lines using maps; repair and maintain water and sewer lines and associated valves and pumps; operate backhoe, dump truck, pump truck, hydro jet, and various hand held tools, applying safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; make simple mathematical computations; basic computer knowledge and skills, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; deal effectively with the public in stressful situations; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and acceptable driving record.

References may be requested as part of the application process.

Supplemental Information

Organization Relationships:

Reports to: Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection Foreman

Directs: This is a non-supervisory position

Other: Has contact with other city employees and with the general public

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

Discover Cedar Park:https://cedarparktexasedc.com

Our 2023 Resident Survey: https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/190/2023-

Tourism site for Cedar Park: https://visitcedarparktexas.com/

Join our team of dynamic, talented, and dedicated professionals. We work together, we enjoy serving the community, and we have fun at what we do. Join us today!

The City is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to each employee and applicant for employment. The City affirms its commitment that there shall be no discrimination against applicants or employees because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other protected status.