Job Description

Compensation:

• No License $21.25/hr
• Class C: $25.84/ hr
• Class B: $28.48/hr
• Class A: $31.40/hr

Position open until filled.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This is a non-supervisory position which requires technical expertise. Duties include but are not limited to maintaining wastewater pumps equipment and facilities and collecting samples. This position is classified as essential within the Public Works Utility Department and will adhere to all policies and procedures pertaining to an essential worker.

The Water and Wastewater Utilities provide a vital and necessary public service to the citizens of Cleburne therefore all employees of the utilities are subject to call out in the event of an emergency situation. This can include before during and immediately after a natural or manmade disaster terrorism pandemic and equipment or system failures. As the utilities are in continuous operation emergency call out can occur at any time of the day or night and on any day of the year and can require employees to stay on the job for extended periods of time.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to attend and understand technical courses
• Ability to assume responsibility for the complete operation of treatment plants
• Ability to detect problems in equipment operations
• Ability to make mathematical calculations by adding subtracting multiplying and dividing numbers using formulas commonly used in the water industry

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Graduate or GED equivalent

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Employees with no job-related experience or not having a Class C Wastewater Treatment Operator License issued by TCEQ accepted into WORP will be making a commitment to achieve a Class C Wastewater Treatment Operator

License Certification issued by the TCEQ within twenty-four (24) months of employment with their first attempt to pass the exam to be after twelve (12) months but before thirteen (13) months of employment.

The employee will be enrolled in the City Water Operator Recruitment Program for certification training. The employee must be prepared to test for certification within thirteen (13) months of their hire date. Employees are given a maximum of four (4) attempts within a twelve (12) month period to pass the exam. If he/she does not pass on the fourth attempt his/her employment will be terminated. Continued employment is conditional upon passing the state certification exam as outlined here. Upon completion of certification the employee will be advanced to a Pay Group 16.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Operates both indoor and outdoor. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months.

Some exposure to mechanical electrical explosive fume odor dust chemical and toxic waste hazards using proper safety precautions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office equipment including multi-line telephone computer fax machine copier scanner shredder printer etc.

Hand tools power tools bobcat push mower weed-eater by-pass pumps valve wrenches 12 lb. pick hammer 2- yard sludge dewatering belt press various lab equipment SCADA computers personal protective equipment handheld radios SCBA 1 ton cylinders of gas chlorine crane hoist various types of pumps and motors

Required Experience:

IC

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