Water Operator I

City of Hudson Oaks Employment Opportunity Water Operator I Progressive, growing, professional City seeks inspired, enthusiastic employees who want to support facilities maintenance with field operations, special events and public works in a unique environment. Hudson Oaks is a small, close-knit community of highly involved citizens who have high expectations of and for the city and its municipal government. The City values integrity, customer service, professionalism, and accountability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION: Primary duties include maintenance of water infrastructure. Installs or repairs water lines, performs water taps, repairs valves and fire hydrants, reads meters, monitors pump stations, aides in other department assignments and performs work order requests in a timely and professional manner. Communicate with employees and public in a courteous and diplomatic manner; ability to respond in emergency situations, must be able and willing to be on a rotational call schedule. Requires operation of tractors, augers, generators, pumps and other related equipment. Performs manual labor, as required. Assists with installation and repair of water/sewer facilities, including digging and filling of holes, loading and unloading of equipment and supplies, replacement and repair of pumps and tanks, and the operation of heavy construction equipment such as front-end loaders, bulldozers, graders, and/or heavy trenching machines.

Qualifications:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Description of job duties

Assist in daily tasks of the utility department.

Assist in repairs of public water system.

Performs water taps, repairs valves, drainage system repair when directed.

Installs and repairs water lines, read meters.

Performs manual labor, such as lifting, digging, and mechanical repairs.

Completion of special projects as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No supervisory responsibilities.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of principles of customer service and ability to provide excellent customer service, even when faced with a challenging or irate customer.

Ability to plan, organize and complete work.

Ability to read, write, and speak effectively.

Ability to operate machinery to perform the essential duties.

Ability to establish, develop, and maintain successful relationships with co-workers, developers, contractors, citizens, and other customers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Texas Class C driver license

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND EXPERIENCE:

TCEQ Class C groundwater license

Two years of established history in a maintenance field preferred

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY FACTORS:

Daily work is performed in outdoor conditions which include extreme heat, extreme cold, and severe weather.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Shovel, hand tools, heavy equipment, back hoe, mower, weed eater, edger, and other outdoor maintenance equipment as needed.

DESCRIPTION OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

[Frequency: C = Constantly (2/3 or more of the time); F = Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time); O = Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time);

R = Rarely (less then 1 hour per week)].

Physical Demand

Frequency

Description of demand

Standing/Walking

C

As may be necessary to perform essential job duties listed above

Sitting

O

Sitting to work at computer or desk

Lifting/Carrying

F

Carrying objects, machinery, equipment

Pushing/Pulling

F

Digging, intensive labor activities

Reaching

F

Digging, intensive labor activities

Fine Dexterity/Handling

F

Use of wrenches, tools, and meter keys

Crouching/Crawling

F

To access utility lines, meters, equipment, etc

Climbing/Balancing

O

In use of a Ladder

Twisting

O

To access utility line, meters, equipment, etc....

Kneeling

F

To perform essential duties.

Vision

F

To equipment for essential job duties.

Hearing/Talking

F

Ability to hear and respond to customers in person and over the phone.

Foot Controls

C

To operate a vehicle.

DESCRIPTION OF NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

[Frequency: C = Constantly (2/3 or more of the time); F = Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time); O = Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time);

R = Rarely (less then 1 hour per week)].

F time pressures C emergency situations

O irregular schedule C danger/physical abuse

O frequent change of task F noisy/distracting environment

F tedious exacting work situation C working closely with others as part of a team

F performing multiple tasks simultaneously

THE CITY OF HUDSON OAKS IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER

This position description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this position description at any time without notice.