Utility Operator I/Ii

The City of Cedar Park

The Position

The City of Cedar Park is hiring for a UtilityOperator I or IIto join our team.Under the direction of the Foreman, performs duties essential to operate and maintain 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 which 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 IIWastewater Collection License or Class CWater Distribution License within two 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.

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, hydrojet, 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. 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 actually 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

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

Cedar Park is a well-organized cityoffering 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 robustpension plan with TMRSto set you up for afulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code;anda positive team-oriented culture.This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!!!