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Salary : $38,355.20 Annually

Location : Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00033

Department: Public Works

Division: Utilities

Opening Date: 02/21/2024

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water supply, treatment or distribution facilities and systems; and performs a variety of semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment and collection facilities and systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Works under the supervision of the Water/Wastewater Supervisor. No supervision exercised.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Inspects and/or repairs chlorination supply and other water treatment equipment, pumping stations, reservoir, wells, meters, and other elements of the water supply and distribution systems at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety, security, and industry standards. Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, pavement cutting, ditch digging, line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling. Performs ground maintenance. Makes water service connections to water mains, including line tapping and valve installing. Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipe, gates and fittings on repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains. Services water supply and other pumps; flushes hydrants and cleans reservoirs. Records statistical data concerning wastewater treatment plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; and clean basins and sludge drying beds. Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant; repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment. Operates and maintains wastewater pump stations; cleans wet wells and operates pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process. Assists with the wastewater treatment operation. Traverses assigned routes and takes readings of meter dials; records reading on meter cards to provide needed information for utility billing or other related action; notes any unusual changes in consumption, location or malfunctions such as leaks or damaged meters. Be on rotational on call status for emergency situations.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel and sand. Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment, such as mechanized broom, or backhoe/loader. Monitors performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plants.
Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair. Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES & SKILLS
Knowledge of:

• Equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.

Ability to:

• Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Work safely.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Skills:

• Operation of listed tools and equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and a Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training.
EQUIPMENT
Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, street roller, lift truck, skid steer, sweepers, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, grinders, shredders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. All employees are required in the scope and course of their employment to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of citizens. Employees must be able to work immediately before, during and/or immediately after an emergency.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

This position description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will relationship".

City of Fair Oaks Ranch
Employee Benefits

Fair Oaks Ranch offers a complete benefits package to all full-time employees including but not limited to: medical, dental, and vision health care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, 457 plans, etc.

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