$13.42 hourly; Full-time position 7am-4pm

Job Summary

Operate dump truck and other equipment plus provide assistance in water and wastewater line excavation, repairs and placement, meter installation and taps.  Provide a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive various trucks, primarily dump truck to haul base, spoil, debris, top soil and other material involved in the maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains.  

• Assist in repairing water and wastewater mains; clean and prepare pipe for repairs; install repair parts and evaluate effectiveness of repair.  

• Assist in excavation; operate air hammer to break rock and asphalt; use pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock from hole; use probe to locate pipe.  

• Install water/wastewater taps; prepare pipe and fittings, tap main by hand and/or machine and install service properly.  

• Clean wastewater lines; use hand and / or machine rods to unclog or clean.  

• Miscellaneous jobs; install fire hydrants, valves, manholes and clean-outs.   

• Clean and maintain vehicles, tools and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

Valid class “B Commercial” driver’s license 

Requires truck driving experience including operations of standard and automatic transmissions

Ability to operate various types of tools and equipment such as backhoe/front-end loader is preferred

Attend school and seminars to obtain certification from TCEQ within 12 months of employment

Must be familiar with confined space entry techniques and procedures

State certification – D/Unit I required; C/Unit II preferred