Assists Lift Station Operator to meet Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. Inspects and maintains water treatment plant systems, lift station, and sewer lines to ensure proper operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Helps maintain plants to ensure they are in proper operating condition. Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on equipment and tools. Inspects and maintains lift station and pumps.
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Repairs and installs valves, plugs, pipes, lateral/drain lines, and sewer manhole rings and covers.
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Prepares and completes concrete work; conducts traffic control.
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Serves on-call for equipment-related emergencies.
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Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
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Knowledge of chemicals and materials used.
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Knowledge of welding.
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Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and tools.
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Knowledge of handheld tools and equipment, such as a sledgehammer, cutter, ratchets, measuring tape, or heavy bars.
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Knowledge of plant equipment and operations.
Skills and Abilities:
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Skill in mechanical operations.
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Skill in critical thinking.
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Skill in organization and time management.
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Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
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Ability to follow orders.
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Ability to work independently and with others.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
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Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
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Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Seldom
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Office or similar indoor environment
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Warehouse environment
Sometimes
Frequently
Often
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Outdoor environment
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Street environment (near moving traffic)
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Construction site
Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Never
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Individuals who are hostile or irate
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Individuals with known violent backgrounds
Sometimes
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Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
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Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Frequently
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Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
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Communicable diseases
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Moving mechanical parts
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Fumes or airborne particles
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Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Travel Position will require the employee to travel
Never:
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National travel
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International travel
Seldom:
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Local travel
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Regional travel
