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CITY OF ABERNATHY JOB DESCRIPTION

Public Works

APPOINTMENT

• by Director of Public Works

SUPERVISOR

• Director of Public Works WAGE
• Commensurate with experience

HOURS OF WORK

• Monday
• Thursday, 7:00 a.m.
• 5:00 p. m. Friday 8:00a.m
• 12:00p.

m., Must be available to work overtime and be "On Call" as assigned by supervisor.

CLASSIFICATION

• Permanent Full-time;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.

Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate; 2. Must possess an appropriate valid Texas Drivers License. 3. Class D TCEQ Water/Wastewater Certifications obtainable within 1 year. 4. Class C TCEQ Water/Wastewater Certifications obtainable within 3 years. 5. Desire to do the work. 6. Ability to work with minimal supervision and carry out duties. 7. Good physical health, ability to lift 70 pounds. 8. Ability to work cooperatively with assisting other departments. 9. Ability to read and follow instructions from manuals, identify and order parts, materials and supplies. 10. Ability to effectively deal with the public. 11. Experience with pumps, hoses, small engines preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Public Works, work shall consist of maintenance and repair of the water and sewer system of the city including all existing and any future wells or water sources, water transmission or distribution lines, pump houses, treatment facilities, sewer lines, septic tanks, and sewage disposal facilities, etc. Acceptable safe practices must be followed in the performance of all work.

JOB DESCRIPTION

(continued) The operator shall: Operate pumping equipment to transfer raw water to treatment plant or distribute processed water to residential, commercial and industrial establishments: turns valves, pulls levers, and flips switches to operate and control pumps that transfer water from reservoirs or wells to the treatment plant, or to transfer processed water to consumers. Read flow meters and gauges to regulate equipment according to water consumption and demand. Inspect equipment to detect malfunctions, such as pump leaks or worn bearings. Repairs and lubricates equipment, using hand tools. Records data such as utilization of equipment, power consumption, and water output in log. Controls treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and consumer use. Operate and control electric motors, pumps and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treatment plant. Adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, clarify and treat water. Repair and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools. Test water samples to determine acidity, color and impurities. Operate heavy equipment, such as maintainer, backhoe, tractor, or dump truck as required or instructed. Assist in the set up of traffic control devices as necessary. Provide quality customer service to city staff, the general public, and all other work contacts. Perform other duties as assigned. The operator may be assigned other duties related to Streets and Drainage, Parks/Grounds Maintenance, Solid Waste Collection and Fleet/Building Services As deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Description

STANDING/WALKING

On uneven terrain, asphalt, concrete, through water, mud, rocks; to work at sites; SITTING To drive to and from job sites;

LIFTING/CARRYING

Ability to lift 70 Pounds. Manhole covers and storm sewer covers, repair parts, other job related lifting; Physical Demand (continued) Description (continued)

PUSHING/PULLING

Pull pipe in trenches to align; load and unload the truck (see weights above); push and pull dirt from excavated area to backfill over pipe.; to open and close valves

REACHING

To access overhead valves; reach parts on high shelves; lines and fittings on machinery; operate equipment and use tools; to work with nuts, bolts, clamps and other small parts;

BENDING/TWISTING

To lay out drainage pipe; load and unload truck; to operate heavy equipment; to operate tools and equipment; to work in manholes, ditches, trenches pipeline

CLIMBING/BALANCING

Into and out of excavated areas; into equipment (1st step

• 18 inches, 2nd step
• 14 inches);

KNEELING/CROUCHING/ CRAWLING

To work in excavated areas, water meter boxes, man holes; drainage structures.

HEARING/TALKING

For a wide range of communication with staff, other City employees , the general public

CLIMBING/BALANCING

Stairs; in and out of ditches or trench lines; to do visual inspections inside lift stations and water tanks which is via ladders

FOOT CONTROLS

To drive; walk VISION To do all paperwork; to view and work on plans; to do a variety of inspections; to shoot grades; to read meters.

HEARING/TALKING

To give/receive work instructions; to listen for proper operations of equipment and warning buzzers/beeps

ENVIRONMENTAL

Frequently works in heat or cold.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.

Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate; 2. Must possess an appropriate valid Texas Drivers License. 3. Class D TCEQ Water/Wastewater Certifications obtainable within 1 year. 4. Class C TCEQ Water/Wastewater Certifications obtainable within 3 years. 5. Desire to do the work. 6. Ability to work with minimal supervision and carry out duties. 7. Good physical health, ability to lift 70 pounds. 8. Ability to work cooperatively with assisting other departments. 9. Ability to read and follow instructions from manuals, identify and order parts, materials and supplies. 10. Ability to effectively deal with the public. 11. Experience with pumps, hoses, small engines preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Description

STANDING/WALKING

On uneven terrain, asphalt, concrete, through water, mud, rocks; to work at sites; SITTING To drive to and from job sites;

LIFTING/CARRYING

Ability to lift 70 Pounds. Manhole covers and storm sewer covers, repair parts, other job related lifting; Physical Demand (continued) Description (continued)

PUSHING/PULLING

Pull pipe in trenches to align; load and unload the truck (see weights above); push and pull dirt from excavated area to backfill over pipe.; to open and close valves

REACHING

To access overhead valves; reach parts on high shelves; lines and fittings on machinery; operate equipment and use tools; to work with nuts, bolts, clamps and other small parts;

BENDING/TWISTING

To lay out drainage pipe; load and unload truck; to operate heavy equipment; to operate tools and equipment; to work in manholes, ditches, trenches pipeline

CLIMBING/BALANCING

Into and out of excavated areas; into equipment (1st step

• 18 inches, 2nd step
• 14 inches);

KNEELING/CROUCHING/ CRAWLING

To work in excavated areas, water meter boxes, man holes; drainage structures.

HEARING/TALKING

For a wide range of communication with staff, other City employees , the general public

CLIMBING/BALANCING

Stairs; in and out of ditches or trench lines; to do visual inspections inside lift stations and water tanks which is via ladders

FOOT CONTROLS

To drive; walk VISION To do all paperwork; to view and work on plans; to do a variety of inspections; to shoot grades; to read meters.

HEARING/TALKING

To give/receive work instructions; to listen for proper operations of equipment and warning buzzers/beeps

ENVIRONMENTAL

Frequently works in heat or cold.