Job Description
Salary: $23.39 - $30.41 Hourly
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00004
Department: Wastewater
Division: Wastewater - Collection
Opening Date: 01/07/2025
Closing Date: 1/21/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary This requisition expires on January 21, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date. Responsible for the collection, analysis, and storage of data collected in the field to maintain a quality water and wastewater system
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties Essential Functions: - Performs field work in all types of weather and on various surfaces including entry to sanitary sewer manholes or other confined spaces
- Uses technical equipment to monitor, record, and calculate the performance of the water distribution and wastewater collection system
- Handles customer inquiries
- Organizes and files paperwork, drawings, and research projects
- Assists in the repair of technical equipment
- Assists in survey functions using GPS or similar systems
- Uses computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to manage and document work
- Inspects vehicles to ensure maintenance needs are identified and addressed
- Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
- Works with field crews to install/repair/maintain the system
- Maintains on-call availability for after hour emergencies
- Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties: - May perform functions of a Field Service Technician III in the absence of a Field Service Technician III
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency: - High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years of experience in water utilities, public works construction or inspection, or equivalent field
OR
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies: - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and customers
- Ability to learn and follow standard operating procedures
- Ability to consistently produce high-quality work under minimal supervision
- Ability to effectively use computers and computer software
- Ability to effectively use technical equipment
- Ability to recognize and respond to problems discovered in the course of work
Preferences: - Education or experience in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Water Utilities
- Mechanical knowledge to repair technical equipment
- Technical experience or training in drafting or mapping applications, such as Esri ArcMap or AutoCAD
- Technical training or experience in utility field work, such as surveying, construction, or inspection
- Ability to obtain NASSCO PACP Certification
Conditions of Employment: - Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a good driving record OR must possess a valid Class C driver license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
- Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
- Must pass a physical examination
- Must be able to work overtime when requested
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights or weekends
- Must attend and successfully complete the City's Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment
- Must be able to lift 80 lbs
- Must be able to obtain a Wastewater Collections Class I license or better from the TCEQ within 18 months of employment
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Overall Strength Demands:The italicized word describes the overall strength demands of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
- Sedentary: lifting no more than 10 pounds
- Light: lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
- Medium: lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
- Heavy: lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
- Very Heavy: lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for "how often":
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
1. Standing: E
2. Sitting: M
3. Walking: E
4. Lifting: E
5. Carrying: E
6. Pushing/Pulling: M
7. Overhead Work: M
8. Fine Dexterity: M
9. Kneeling: M
10.Crouching: M
11.Crawling: I
12.Bending: M
13.Twisting: M
14.Climbing: M
15.Balancing: M
16.Vision: E
17.Hearing: E
18.Talking: E
19.Video Display: E
20.Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of computers, pickup trucks with trailers, picks, shovels, small robotic vehicles, various data collection technology, and personal protective equipment
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed outside in all types of weather and inside using a computer.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. ADA/EOE/ADEA E-Verify: The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.
01
Do you believe you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description?
02
Which best describes your highest completed level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree or Technical Certification
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
03
How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have in this field?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
04
Do you possess a current and valid First Aid and CPR certification?
- Yes
- No, but I have the ability to attain within 30 days of employment.
- No and I do not have the ability to attain within 30 days.
05
Select the following license(s) from the TCEQ you currently hold:
- Wastewater Collections I
- Wastewater Collections II
- Wastewater Collections III
- Water A Distribution
- Water B Distribution
- Water C Distribution
- Water D Distribution
- Wastewater Treatment
- None of the above
06
Are you eligible for a TCEQ license? If you are unfamiliar with the TCEQ licensing requirements, please visit the following link
07
Check the box(es) next to the construction equipment you have operated:
- Combination vacuum truck
- Excavators
- Backhoes
- Skid steer
- Loader
- Dump truck
- None
08
Are you able to work at various heights on roofs, scaffolds, and confined spaces?
09
This position requires working overtime outside of regular business hours as needed. Can you meet this requirement?
10
Do you possess a current, valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
- Yes, I possess a current, valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License
- No, but have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
- No, and don't have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours, Night shift,