Utility Operator I
City of Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX, USA
Posted on Jul 1, 2025
The City of Cedar Park
- The City of Cedar Park is hiring for a Utility Operator I to join our team in the Public Works and Utilities- Wastewater and Collections Department.
Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team--oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!!!ABOUT CEDAR PARKAs the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and 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.
The Position
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The City of Cedar Park is hiring for a Utility Operator I or II to join our team. Under the direction of the Foreman, performs duties essential to operate and maintain the city's wastewater collection system, including making water and sewer taps, installing and replacing water meters and valves, repairing water and sewer leaks, installing clean-outs, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Makes water and sewer taps for new services.
- Repairs water and sewer leaks, including digging holes and trenches, using backhoes, hydro-excavators, and other equipment, and placing necessary trench shoring.
- Repairs and maintains water and sewer lines and associated valves and pumps.
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water and sewer lines, including unclogging lines using hydro jets, routers, CCTV trucks, and hand tools, light, and heavy equipment, exercising and/or replacing valves, 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.
- Performs chlorine tests on new lines.
- Operates valve-turning equipment.
- Maintains fire hydrants and air release valves.
- Operate CCTV trucks.
- Must be able to works On-Call rotation schedules
Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- 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 that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 180 days (pending availability of class offering), with an acceptable driving record.
- Utility Operator I - Must obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection License or Class C Water Distribution License within two years of hire.
- Other TCEQ licenses will be considered for equivalency.
Knowledge of:- Basic first aid procedures
- Safe operating procedures of equipment used
- Basic computer knowledge and skill
- Skilled in locating water and sewer lines using maps.
- Skilled to operate a backhoe, dump truck, pump truck, hydro jet, and various handheld tools, applying safety standards to prevent hazards.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions; make simple mathematical computations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
- Ability to deal effectively with the public in stressful situations.
- Able to tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintainappropriate necessary certifications,
- Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
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