Water Distribution Operator

Mustang Special Utility District is seeking a highly skilled Water Distribution System Operator to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of potable water to our residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, fire hydrants, valves, and service lines to ensure all infrastructure is functioning properly and efficiently.
• Quality Control: Flush fire hydrants and valves to maintain water quality, collect water samples, and conduct tests to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Operational Duties: Operate gate valves, heavy equipment, and company vehicles safely and efficiently, hauling equipment to and from job sites and performing tasks such as lifting up to 100 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in various weather conditions.
• Emergency Response: Serve on 24-hour call for emergencies, responding swiftly and effectively to address water system issues, participating in standby schedules, and performing overtime duties as needed.
• Customer Service: Respond to customer complaints regarding water quality or pressure issues, investigate sources, and implement corrective actions to resolve problems promptly.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment, participating in traffic control and setting up traffic cones, barricades, and other devices as necessary.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate work activities, inspections, and inventory records, preparing necessary reports and ensuring regulatory compliance with line flushing, bacteriological sample collection, and pressure monitoring.
• Team Support: Assist and train personnel as needed, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment, participating in asset management program activities, and reporting potential hazards or problem areas.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Experience in water distribution operations or a related field is preferred but not required
• Certifications: Class C Driver's License, TCEQ 'D' Water License, and TCEQ 'C' Water License
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Technical expertise in operating and maintaining water distribution systems, regulatory knowledge of TCEQ regulations and compliance standards, excellent communication and customer service skills, physical stamina, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team environment

Mustang Special Utility District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other reasonably related job duties and responsibilities requested by their supervisor.