About the Department

SUMMARY
Under general supervision from the Water Quality Supervisor, overall job summary includes operating and maintaining groundwater well and surface water pump stations, sampling and regulating disinfectant residuals , read production meters, distribution system flushing to maintain water quality, and perform basic and semi-skilled maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks. Field activities are performed independently and include acting upon work-orders for on-site customer inquiries. All Field Operators work under the general supervision of the Water Superintendent and may receive training and guidance from a more experienced Operator.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responds to and resolves customer complaints about water quality;
Take water samples, record meter readings, analyze disinfection residuals;
Ensure proper collection, documentation, and reporting of water quality data.
Monitors and oversees adherence to local, state and federal water quality regulations and requirements; updates management staff on water quality issues and current regulations.
Transport & change out chlorine cylinders;
Reports production meter defects and conditions of meters;
Repairs plant site meter leaks as applicable;
Repairs or replaces faulty plant site water meters, meter boxes, lids, stops, and connections;
Operates and maintains a water service truck. Conducts vehicle preventative maintenance inspection;
Operates various types of hand tools to related to the water field. Prepares reports of work completed;
Required to work within the Water Operations on-call rotation as part of a crew or alone, whose primary responsibility is maintaining and repairing various parts of the distribution infrastructure.

Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations; decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
•Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Ch. 290 rules for public drinking water.
•Methods, materials, and techniques used in repairing or replacing water meters, chlorinators, meter boxes, and connections;
•Familiar with the District’s geography, map, and street locations;
•Meter reading and use of data collection devices;
•Water service and distribution system;
•Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
•Basic knowledge of chlorination equipment;
•Basic knowledge of pumps, motors, and valves.
•Maintain sufficient computer and office equipment skills ancillary to utilizing word-processing spreadsheet applications
•Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components.
•Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers)
•Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, operations manual, blueprints etc.
•A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
•Very good communication skills
•A problem-solving ability
•Very good physical strength and stamina
•Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others. Conduct other related lawful duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Graduate or GED equivalent.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
•A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver's license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record. Ability to obtain a Class C CDL with a HAZMAT endorsement within 1 year of hire.
•A class “C” groundwater operator license issued by the TCEQ.
•Valid Customer Service Inspector license issued by the TCEQ or ability to obtain one within 1 year of hire.

Other Qualifications

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Department Heads, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Knowledge of basic math and measurements.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for 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 frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to withstand extreme cold and heat conditions. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, day or night. Works in confined spaces. Some exposure to mechanical, electrical, fume, odor, and toxic waste hazards.

Benefits

: We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, and vision at no cost to the employee. A robust retirement program and profit-sharing package, health reimbursement account, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, holidays, and paid time off. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Supplemental Questions

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

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Are you available for on-call employment?

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Johnson County Special Utility District (TX)
Address: 740 FM 3048

Joshua, Texas, 76058
Website: https://www.jcsud.com

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