About the Department

Under general supervision of the Wastewater Crew Leader, performs semi-skilled to skilled work in the installation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater collection system.  Employees in this class are engaged in the construction and repair of wastewater main lines, service lines, and manholes.  Works includes connection of fittings, working in and around wastewater lift stations and job-site restoration tasks.  Duties involve exposure to adverse working conditions and occasional adverse weather conditions.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Cooperate and take direct instructions from Crew Leader. Assist supervisor in all tasks as directed.
• Ensures the safe operating conditions of the work site by setting up traffic control devices as directed. 
• Construction and repair of wastewater main lines, service lines, manholes, locate breaks, leaks and clogs; install wastewater pipes, raise, lower and repair valves and fittings.  Perform work around wastewater lift stations and caulk and cement fittings and manholes.
• Functions on call for emergency standby duties and repairs.
• Enter data in departments work order software system and utilize mobile data technology.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as Jet/Vac trucks, front end loader, jack hammer, dump truck, saws, grinders, drills, hammers and shovels. 
• Certain tasks may require employee to go into a trench or in a confined space.
• Required to report for work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and any required overtime as deemed necessary.  Must maintain a physical condition and standards necessary for the proper performance of duties, with or without accommodation. 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as directed.
  (Note:  The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED; Must possess a State of Texas Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Prefer State of Texas TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection License and Class C Water Distribution License.

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending or light lifting.
• Tasks involve frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); and/or the operation of vehicles, office, shop, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.
• Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Tasks involve the frequent use of coordination and manipulative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand and power tools and shop equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tasks may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, and fumes), exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions and exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, dust or pollen, and/or elements that can cause illness (e.g., pathogenic substances, virus, and parasites).
• Tasks may involve entry into confined spaces.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Tasks may require color, sound, odor and visual perception and discrimination.
• Tasks may require oral communications ability.

HIPPA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.