Water Utility Worker

Why Join the City of Katy: By joining our team as a City Water Utility Worker, you will become an integral part of our mission to provide clean and reliable water services to the residents of our city. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to the well-being of our community.

SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine unskilled and skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance and repair of the City's water treatment system.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a variety routine maintenance and repair tasks on water mains and service lines.

• Flushes, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants.

• Rebuilds and repairs water meters.

• Performs service calls to check for water leaks throughout the water system; provides aid to customers.

• Turns water services on or off at City connections when starting and closing accounts.

• Gathers water usage readings for monthly billing.

• Cleans groundwater storage tanks; prepares tanks for State inspections.

• Replaces concrete driveways and sidewalks and asphalt streets after water main repairs.

• This position is considered Critical Personnel during a natural or manmade disaster and/or a catastrophic event. This position may be required to provide services or perform duties for the benefit of the public and the continuity of City operations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of this position.

• For purposes of business continuity, employees in this position are considered Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers, as defined by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

High school diploma or equivalent; AND some basic mechanical experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of:

• Department policies and procedures.

• City codes and ordinances.

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Providing quality customer service.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State Driver's License required; Class B Commercial Driver's License may be required.

• Groundwater Treatment Plant Operator Class D license, preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: This position requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises.

The City of Katy is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities and Amendments Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.