Water / Waste Water Field Tech

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Duties include : Installation and repair of water and sewer lines; making water or sewer taps; maintaining waterworks apparatus; operating various equipment and machinery; must be willing to work overtime and be on call at certain times. The desired individual for the position must be hard working and be able to assist the Public Works Department in day-to-day and after-hours work / activities. This is a full-time position with the requirement to work overtime when needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Performs the daily operations of the Water Distribution / Wastewater Collection Field Operations; assures that all actions are completed safely.
• Installs, maintains, or repairs water and sewer
• Conducts utility maintenance and repair utilizing equipment, materials, and tools required to complete work orders; inspects water lines and sewer pipes.
• Collects necessary materials, tools, equipment and instructions before arriving at the job site.
• Performs work assignments; follow all city and departmental regulations and safety requirements.
• Contributes to work site actions to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed, and that the work zone, traffic control, and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Operates tools and equipment in accordance with all safety guidelines.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Responds during normal hours and after hours.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Burnet and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; and maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Checks ground water storage tanks for water
• Read WaterMeters
• Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled workday or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of department's processes.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Ability to :

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Relationship Skills

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Experience :

Special Requirements

Additional Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This position works in all types of weather conditions and will be required to report to work in emergency situations. Work is performed at outdoors work sites. City approved safety shoes must be worn.

OTHER DUTIES :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEOC STATEMENT :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The City of Burnet is an at-will employer and the employee or the City may choose to end the employment relationship at any time for any reason in accordance with applicable laws.

The City of Burnet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Where applicable, reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

BENEFITS : Insurance :

City pays up to 50% of Medical premium cost for child coverage.

Retirement :

2 : 1 Match with employee contributions at 7%; Employer 14% of gross.

Additional Benefits :

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