ABOUT CEDAR PARK

As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and burgeoning prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family – due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.

Work Examples

• Makes water and sewer taps for new services;
• Repairs water and sewer leaks, including digging holes and trenches, using backhoes and other equipment, and placing necessary shoring;
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines, including unclogging lines using hydrojets, routers, and hand tools, light and heavy equipment, exercising and/or replacing valves, repairing lift station pumps, entering confined spaces, and testing for low water pressure;
• Performs utility line locates;
• Performs leak site dress-ups by pouring sandy loam over affected area;
• Runs new main feeders and service lines;
• Reads and maintains various flow meters, water interconnects, meters/gauges at lift stations, water booster stations, and other utility appurtenances;
• Maintains grounds at field operations, lift stations, booster stations, plants and other facilities;
• Performs chlorine tests on new lines;
• Operates valve-turning equipment;
• Maintains fire hydrants and air release valves; and
• Performs such other related duties as may be required.

Other Important Duties

• May clear brush and trees, remove animal carcasses from city streets, and place barricades at low water crossing during heavy rains; and
• Is subject to the “On-Call” staffing plan as assigned.

High School Diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of experience in Water or Wastewater utility operations or construction; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 6 months, with an acceptable driving record.

Certifications and Licenses

Utility Operator I: Must obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection License or Class C Water Distribution License within two years of hire.

Utility Operator II: Must possess a Class II Wastewater Collection license or Class C Water Distribution license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Other TCEQ licenses will be considered for equivalency.

Utility Operator III: Must have at least two of the following licenses:

• Class II or Class III Wastewater Collection License
• Class C or B Water Distribution License
• Class C or Class B Surface Water Treatment License

Knowledge of:

• Basic first aid procedures

• Safe operating procedures of equipment used

Skill/Ability to:

• Locate water and sewer lines using maps

• Repair and maintain water and sewer lines and associated valves and pumps; operate backhoe, dump truck, pump truck, hydrojet, and various hand held tools,

• Applying safety standards to prevent hazards

• Understand and follow instructions

• Make simple mathematical computations

• Basic computer knowledge and skills, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers

• Deal effectively with the public in stressful situations

• Tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions

• Maintain appropriate necessary certifications

• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Organization Relationships:

Application Process

This position is open until filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online at https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/.

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.