SERVICE WORKER (WATER DISTRIBUTION)

Service Worker (W&S) This position monitors and controls water pump stations, water storage facilities, water distribution system, sewer lift station, and wastewater collection system. The employee will have the responsibility of: Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing failures in the water distribution system, and wastewater collection system; Making and/or inspecting water taps Performing line locating of water and wastewater mains and apparatuses under the rules of the Texas One Call Law for contractors, citizens, and city departments Interpreting maps and drawings Performing physical inspection; monitoring, through computerized systems, the pump stations and chlorination systems, lift stations, and water storage facilities Preparing daily and monthly operational reports, written and/or computer-generated using Microsoft Software or SCADA system; Performing meter installation and repair, disassembling, cleaning, repairing, replacing, and testing of defective or worn water meters including residential, commercial, and fire hydrant meters Collecting chlorine residual samples; inspecting physical security safeguards The work environment will require the employee to: Serve on stand-by-shifts and may be required to work overtime; Be exposed to all types of weather conditions including adverse weather conditions when working in the field Working with unknown materials and handles hazardous waste and angular waste appliances As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are: Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX Dental and Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts) Paid Vacation and Sick Leave 13 paid holidays Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership Required Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Six (6) months of experience in any related trade, preferred Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferred Special Requirements: Must have a valid Texas driver’s license by date-of-hire Class I Wastewater or Class D Water License within one year of hire; Class I Wastewater and Class D Water License within two years of hire; Texas Class A CDL with Tanker and Haz-Mat Endorsement, preferred Ability to complete FEMA courses with certificates within 6 months of date of hire

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