Job Details
For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area reaches throughout the state of Texas from Mitchell County in central Texas to Matagorda on the Gulf Shores. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.
Purpose of the Job
Performs routine checks of the facilities; responsible for compliance with TCEQ or NPDES permit. Observes and monitors equipment and operations daily; assesses problems, diagnoses equipment failures; checks water well(s), lift station(s), treatment plants, etc. Respond to and investigate customer service calls.
What We Offer
* 401k Company Match: 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
* Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year
* Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year
* Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year
* Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
* Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance
Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:
* Performs routine checks of water and wastewater facilities; responsible for compliance with TCEQ or NPDES permit. Observes and monitors equipment and operations daily; assesses problems, diagnoses equipment failures; checks water well(s), lift station(s), treatment plants, etc.
* Operates belt presses; ensures that facility is clean at all times - scrubs and washes down facility as required.
* Orders supplies as needed in order to maintain inventory.
* May provide functional supervision of Field Technician in Training; establishes priorities, determines duties, schedules work, provides training as needed.
* Performs daily analyses of effluent samples; makes any adjustments necessary to keep facility within permit limits; sets up sampler for required regulatory samples.
* Maintains daily log of data for EPA and TCEQ reports.
* Assists with scheduling and performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
* Assists with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, other work as directed.
* Inspect and maintains pumps, motors, valves and other plant equipment in working order, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
* Pull motors and pumps for repair, and fabrication of parts as necessary.
* Respond to and investigate customer service calls.
Education
H.S. Diploma or GED in General
Certifications
Driver's License
TX - TCEQ Water Operator Class C
TX - TCEQ Wastewater C
Physical Requirements
Field-Based Role
Work Experience
2 years of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment.
Competencies
Delivering High Quality Work
Supporting Coworkers
Communicating Effectively
Working Safely
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.