Job Title: Water/Sewer Technician

Department: Public Works

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

Job Title:  Water/Sewer Tech                                    Department:  Water/Sewer

Class:  668                                                                  Pay Group:    11

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt                                      EEOC Category:  Service/Maint.

Objective                                                       

To ensure that the wastewater collection system is kept running efficiently and to prevent major problems that would affect the community.

General Statement of Duties                       

Duties will include regularly driving and ensuring proper maintenance of lift stations, manholes, and the collection system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities         

1. Checks all manholes daily throughout town to ensure they are running properly.
2. Lift stations are checked daily to ensure they are running properly and, if needed, light maintenance is performed.
3. Unstops sewers and manholes as needed.
4. Assists in laying and repairing of sewer lines.
5. Assists in replacing sewer tapping saddles when needed.
6. Mows areas around lift stations and water towers.
7. Does smoke testing throughout entire city to ensure proper condition of the sewer lines.
8. Assist with bleeding and opening of fire hydrants.
9. Maintains a safe working environment by using appropriate personal protective equipment and observing safety procedures.
10. Assist in connecting and disconnecting water service at residential and commercial properties when needed.
11. Assist in traffic control as needed, flagging, and putting up barricades.
12. Performs other such duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities                       

None

Competency                                                  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
2. Project Management – Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and within budget.
3. Technical Skills – Assess own strengths and weaknesses; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
4. Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
5. Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas.
6. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
7. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
8. Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
9. Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
10. Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
11. Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; conserves organizational resources.
12. Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
13. Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values.
14. Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
15. Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
16. Planning and Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
17. Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
18. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
19. Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
20. Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe or unsecure conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
21. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
22. Attendance and Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
23. Dependability – Follows instruction, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
24. Innovation – Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

General knowledge of and experience with machinery and utility equipment; ability to work safely and precisely following defined standards; ability to work effectively in potentially hazardous situations; ability to work in mechanically oriented situations repairing equipment, lines, etc., and to make judgments pertaining to their repair needs; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or fellow employees; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees; ability to deal effectively with the general public.

Physical Ability                                            

Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work with the greatest emphasis on the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (10-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (50-100 pounds); also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; ability to use hands to handle or feel; and the ability to climb or balance.

Sensory Requirements                                 

Tasks require visual and sound perception; the ability to adjust focus between near and far; and the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors                                

Tasks may risk exposure to extreme weather conditions; exposure to fumes and airborne particles; exposure to moving mechanical parts; working in high places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; exposure to vibration; and working in loud to very loud conditions.   

Experience and Training                            

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certificates and Licenses Required           

Valid Texas Class A or B commercial license.

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