Salary: $19.82 - $34.67 Hourly

Location : Cedar Park, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 202400129

Department: Public Works

Division: Water Distribution

Opening Date: 11/25/2024

Closing Date: 1/10/2025 5:00 PM Central

The City of Cedar Park

The City of Cedar Park Public Works and Utilities Water Distribution Department is seeking applicants for a Utility Operator I or Utility Operator II to performs duties essential to operate and maintain the city's water distribution System.

Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including:City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!!!

The Position

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Foreman, performs duties essential to operate and maintain the city's water distribution System, including making water and sewer taps, installing and replacing water meters and valves, repairing water and sewer leaks, installing cleanouts, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines.

Job Responsibilities

• Makes water and sewer taps for new services.
• Repairs water and sewer leaks, including digging holes and trenches, using backhoes and other equipment, and placing necessary shoring.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines, including unclogging lines using hydro jets, routers, hand tools, light, and heavy equipment, exercising and/or replacing valves, repairing lift station pumps, entering confined spaces, and testing for low water pressure.
• Performs utility line locates.
• Performs leak site dress-ups by pouring sandy loam over the affected area.
• Runs new main feeders and service lines.
• Reads and maintains various flow meters, water interconnects, meters/gauges at lift stations, water booster stations, and other utility appurtenances.
• Maintains grounds at field operations, lift stations, booster stations, plants and other facilities.
• Performs chlorine tests on new lines.
• Operates valve-turning equipment.
• Maintains fire hydrants and air release valves.
• Performs such other related duties as may be required.

Other Important Duties

• May clear brush and trees, remove animal carcasses from city streets, and place barricades at low water crossings during heavy rains.
• Is subject to the "On-Call" staffing plan as assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least one (1) to three (3) years of experience in Water or Wastewater utility operations or construction; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months after hire, with an acceptable driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Basic first aid procedures.
• Safe operating procedures of equipment used.

Skill/Ability to:

• Locate water and sewer lines using maps.
• Repair and maintain water and sewer lines and associated valves and pumps.
• Operate backhoe, dump truck, pump truck, hydro jet, and various handheld tools, applying safety standards to prevent hazards.
• Understand and follow instructions; make simple mathematical computations.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Deal effectively with the public in stressful situations.
• Maintain appropriate necessary certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift to 50lbs.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Utility Operator I: Must obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection License or Class C Water Distribution License within two (2) years of hire.

Utility Operator II: Must possess a Class II Wastewater Collection license or Class C Water Distribution license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Other TCEQ licenses will be considered for equivalency.

Supplemental Information

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection Foreman
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has frequent contact with other city employees and with the general public.

APPLICATION PROCESS
This position is open until filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Upon receipt, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this posting. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online

ABOUT CEDAR PARK
As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets as one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family - due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.

The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our

01

What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• At least 30 hours of college credit
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

02

Which best describes your years of experience working in Water Distribution for a water utilities division?

• I do not have any experience working in Water Distribution
• I have at least one (1 year but less than two (2) years of experience working in Water Distribution
• I have at least two (2) years but less than three (3) years working in Water Distribution
• I have at least three (3) years but less than five (5) years working in Water Distribution
• I have at least five (5) years but less than seven (7) years working in Water Distribution
• I have seven (7) or more years working in Water Distribution

03

Do you possess a Class II Wastewater Collection License or Class C Water Distribution License or higher license from (TCEQ)?

• Yes
• No

04

Please select the following equipment/ heavy equipment you have experience using.

• I have not used any heavy equipment
• Backhoe
• Dump Truck
• Pump Truck
• Hydro Jet
• Heavy Truck
• Shovel
• Various Hand Tools

05

This position requires the ability to work a rotating on-call schedule in addition to the assigned shift. (includes holidays and weekends). Are you able to accommodate this work schedule?

• Yes
• No

06

Briefly describe why you want to work for the City of Cedar Park and what makes you the best candidate?

Required Question