Water Utility Crew Member 

Compensation: $18.00-$20.00 /Hour

Location: West Houston, Memorial Villages

***Water Utility and/or municipal experience preferred***

Summary:
Under the direction of the Water and Wastewater Crew Leader directs the Water Authority’s operations for a safe and reliable drinking water supply, treatment and distribution and wastewater collection systems. The Crew Member is responsible for all functions of the Distribution and Collection Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Performs manual tasks at a semi-skilled level and trains lower level Utility Workers in the maintenance and construction of wastewater lines.
• Works on crew to dig up and replace sewer lines.
• High level of manual labor required to dig, shore up and back-fill.
• Places pipe in trenches dug by backhoe or trencher.
• Adjusts pipe to insure proper slope.
• Assemble and disassemble barricades.
• Must be skilled in using hand tools.
• Use proper safety equipment and procedures at all times.
• If a safety factor exists, must decide what precautionary steps to take.
• Must be able to work independently; display good judgment; ability to assess situation and make appropriate determination on how to proceed.
• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize proper tools and equipment of the trade.
• May be subject to call out service after hours.
• Monitors and maintains assigned wells; verifies wells are operating correctly; checks chlorination levels.
• Assist in repairs pf water main breaks and service lines; flushes, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants; rebuilds and repairs water meters.
• Performs service calls to check for water leaks throughout the water system; provides aid to customers;
• Turns water services on or off at City connections when starting and closing accounts.
• Collects monthly required bacteriological samples; delivers samples to assigned laboratory for testing.
• Operates water treatment plant; calculates the chlorine demand of raw ground water for proper disinfection; monitors and maintains chlorination system.
• Gathers water usage readings for monthly billing; disconnects customers' water for non-payment of utility bills.
• Inspects and cleans groundwater storage tanks; prepares tanks for State inspections
• Repairs and pours concrete driveways and sidewalks.
• Participates in city-wide emergency response
• Performs other duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED plus one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge or experience in construction trades such as concrete work, pipe work or general labor required. Ability to read sewer maps and drawings.
• Knowledge of general job safety.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.