Utility Operator I/Ii

The City of Cedar Park

ABOUT CEDAR PARK

As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family - due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.

Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!!!

The Position

The City of Cedar Park is hiring for a Utility Operator II to join our team. Under the direction of the Foreman, performs duties essential to operate and maintain the city's 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 JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Makes water and sewer taps for new services.
• Repairs water and sewer leaks, including digging holes and trenches, using backhoes, hydro-excavators, and other equipment, and placing necessary trench shoring.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines, including unclogging lines using hydro jets, routers, CCTV trucks, and hand tools, light, and heavy equipment, exercising and/or replacing valves, 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.
• Performs chlorine tests on new lines.
• Operates valve-turning equipment.
• Operate CCTV trucks.
• Must be able to works On-Call rotation schedule.
• Maintains fire hydrants and air release valves.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of experience in Water or Wastewater utility operations or construction,

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 180 days (pending availability of class offering), with an acceptable driving record.

Utility Operator I: Must obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection License or Class C Water Distribution License within two (2) years of hire.

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.

Hiring Ranges:

Utility Operator I: $19.82 - $24.17 per hour

Utility Operator II: $21.85 - $26.65 per hour

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic first aid procedures; and safe operating procedures of equipment used.

• Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Skill/Ability to:

• Skilled in locating water and sewer lines using maps; repairing and maintaining water and sewer lines and associated valves and pumps.

• Skilled to operate a backhoe, dump truck, pump truck, hydro jet, and various handheld tools, applying safety standards to prevent hazards.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions; make simple mathematical computations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

• Ability to deal effectively with the public in stressful situations.

• Able to 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.

• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

The City of Cedar Park has the right to revise this position description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Supplemental Information

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Wastewater Collection Foreman

Directs: This is a non-supervisory position

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

APPLICATION PROCESS

This position is open until filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the hiring manager.

For consideration, please apply online at https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/.

Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park!

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/

Lakeline Park: https://youtu.be/DrIFoN1J2p4

Bell District Flyover: https://youtu.be/WOSQRzrUO_w

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.

The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our benefits.

01

What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• At least 30 hours of college credit
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02

What best describes your experience with wastewater operations.

• No Experience
• Less than two (2) Years of Experience
• I have a minimum of Two (2) Years of experience
• I have a three-five (3-5) Years of Experience
• I have Five (5) or More Years of Experience

03

Do you possess a Class II Wastewater Collection License or Class C Water Distribution License or higher license from (TCEQ)?

• Yes
• No

04

Please select the following equipment/ heavy equipment you have experience using.

• I have not used any heavy equipment
• Backhoe
• Dump Truck
• Pump Truck
• Hydro Jet
• Heavy Truck
• Shovel
• Various Hand Tools

05

This position requires the ability to work a rotating on-call schedule in addition to the assigned shift. (includes holidays and weekends). Are you able to accommodate this work schedule?

• Yes
• No

06

Briefly describe why you want to work for the City of Cedar Park and what makes you the best candidate?

Required Question

Agency City of Cedar Park

Department Public Works Address 2401 Brushy Creek Loop

Cedar Park, Texas, 78613

Phone 512.401.5550

Website http://www.cedarparktexas.gov/index.aspx?page=338