Equipment Operator - Lc​/Tv​/Retention

Grade 15:
Starting Hourly Rate: $25.50. Rate of Pay depends on qualifications.

Must possess a valid Class “A” Commercial Drivers License

Hiring/Retention Incentive

External candidates who are hired by SAWS will receive a$1,000 Hiring Incentive
. This incentive will be split into two payments of $500. The two payments will be made to the new hire on their second and fourth paycheck after they are hired. Upon successful completion of the new hire’s six-month introductory period, the new hire will also be eligible for an
additional $1,000 Retention Incentive
, which will be paid during their seventh month of employment with SAWS. Full‑time benefits currently include medical and dental plan coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, paid leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and others as further outlined onwww.saws.org.

The Equipment Operator‑LC/TV performs a variety of intermediate skilled duties including the operation of highly specialized sewer cleaning and pipe assessment equipment used to evaluate the sanitary sewer collection system. The Equipment Operator‑LC/TV assists in providing basic to complex assessments of the condition of the sewer collection system and initiates repair, replacement, or rehabilitation to prevent sanitary sewer overflows. This position must promote safety awareness at all times in accordance with SAWS safety guidelines and policies.

This job has an automatic progression plan. An employee hired as an Equipment Operator‑LC/TV will automatically advance to Senior Equipment Operator‑LC/TV upon reaching 5 years of continuous experience as an Equipment Operator‑LC/TV with SAWS.

• Stocks vehicle with necessary equipment and material.
• Cleans, organizes and maintains facilities, tools and equipment.
• Assists with the set up of work zone for traffic control and promotes and practices a safe working environment.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interprets street guides, as‑built drawings, schematics, block maps and construction plans.
• Assists in providing basic to complex condition assessments of the sewer collection system.
• Initiates pipeline repairs, replacements, or rehabilitation, as necessary.
• May use computers to record data in computerized maintenance management system software.
• Frequently operates and maintains highly specialized sewer cleaning and pipe assessment equipment (e.g. combination pressure cleaner/vacuum truck (combo), pressure cleaning vehicle, mechanical rodding vehicle, tanker style vacuum vehicle (honey wagon), bucketing truck, collection system televising van) to clean and evaluate the condition of the sanitary sewer collection system.
• Frequently operates other medium to heavy equipment as needed (e.g. bypass pumping equipment).
• Applies principles of confined space, high pressure, electrical safety and other hazards associated with generally accepted collection system maintenance standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This position works under general supervision.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Eighteen months’ experience in the truck driving, construction, water, wastewater or similar work environment.
• Proficient in the use of materials, tools and equipment commonly used in a construction environment.
• Valid Texas Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain the Tanker endorsement within thirty (30) calendar days.
• Basic PC skills.
• Pass position specific physical testing.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, database, and computerized maintenance management system software.
• Class “I” Texas Wastewater Collection System Operator License or Class “C” Distribution Texas Water Operator License or Class “C” Texas Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License or higher level license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

• Frequent contact with internal and external customers, contractors and governmental agencies.

Physical requirements…