Job Description

Job Title

Water Production and Sewage Disposal Operator

Location

Kingsville, TX

Salary

$33,737.60 - $44,408.00 Annually

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

Under direction, monitors water production and sewage disposal. Services and adjusts water well and sewage lift stations pump. Performs other duties as required.

Essential Job Functions:

• On an assigned shift or on call, checks water well and sewage lift station pump motors and switches to ensure proper operation.
• Performs routine servicing of equipment.
• Maintains pump building and surrounding grounds.
• Makes or initiates adjustments of water pressures and makes necessary repairs.
• Monitors treatment of water supply and replaces and checks chlorine cylinders to ensure proper chlorination and to prevent leakage.
• Takes readings of water consumption and keeps records pertaining to pumping operations and services performed.
• Answer emergency calls regarding water leaks and sewer blockages when regular crews are unavailable.
• Trains lower-level personnel in pumping operations.
• May operates City pickup truck between pump sites and on emergency calls, operates radio.

Additional Duties:

May collect samples and flush fire hydrants.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a class "D" Level Wastewater Certificate of competency as mandated by TNRCC within one (1) year of employment.
• Must be able to obtain class "C" Level Wastewater Certificate of competency within two years from date of hire. Must maintain class "C" level certification or better to remain in position.
• Two years experience with pumps, motors, or electrical equipment or work at a processing plant.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Possession of Valid Texas Driver's License
• Satisfactory Driving Record
• Proof of Citizenship and /or eligibility to work in the U.S. legally
• Physical Examination
• Drug Screen
• Background investigation

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds; push, pull and/or drag up to 150 pounds of equipment and /or materials; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, stands, sits, and bends when driving or maintaining equipment; hear and see clearly when working around equipment or in traffic. Works outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather with some exposure to dust, fumes, noise, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards while using proper safety precautions.

Benefits

The City of Kingsville offers AWESOME BENEFITS for Full-Time Employees…. Health Insurance - In-Network – 80% co-insurance after deductible, variable plans. Full-time employee classifications receive the following benefits and options:

Longevity - $ 5 monthly per completed year of service Vacation - 120 hrs. annually Sick Leave - 80 hrs. annually & Sick Leave Pool available after 1 year Flex Leave - 8 hrs. annually plus 4 hours added on birthday month Holidays - 16 days annually = 128 hours of paid leave! Retirement - TMRS City Matching 2;1 and TMRS Prior Service Credit Life Insurance = 1 year salary to maximum of 50K Deferred Compensation - Nationwide and Mission Square Voluntary Insurances with AFLAC, Ameritas and Dearborn National

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