The City of Cedar Park is currently seeking qualified applications for the position of Utility Operator I/II to perform duties essential in operating and maintaining the City's Wastewater Collection system.

• 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 hydro jets, 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;
• Reads and maintains various flow meters, water interconnects, meters/gages at lift stations, water booster stations, and other utility appurtenances;
• Maintains grounds at field operations, lift stations, booster stations, plants and other facilities;
• Fills out required work orders;
• Staff the on-call rotation list subject to unscheduled off-duty emergencies; and
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned. 

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

UTILITY OPERATOR I (Wastewater Collections)
High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of experience in construction;

Or, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection License or Class C  Water Distribution License within two (2) years of hire.

Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 90 days, with an acceptable driving record. 

UTILITY OPERATOR II (Wastewater Collections)

High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least two (2) years 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.

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.

Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 90 days, with an acceptable driving record.

UTILITY OPERATOR III (Wastewater Collections)

High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least two (2) years 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.

Requires at least two of the following licenses:

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

Supplemental Information

Hiring Ranges:
 Utility Operator I: $19.82 to $ 28.53 per hour
 Utility Operator II: $21.85 to $31.45 per hour
 Utility Operator III: $24.09 to $34.67 per hour