The Southlake Way

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a premier organization? Then consider applying for our Wastewater Division. We are searching for a world class professional ready to serve our world class community. "Water" you waiting for? Apply today!

The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering memorable experiences, world class services, and a thoughtfully planned, well-maintained City. The Southlake Way inspires us to respectfully deliver excellent services, creating positive and lasting impressions. Learn more about our values here.

What You Will Be Doing

Our professionals are the most important resource in our service commitment to our customers. We nurture a progressive environment where challenging, empowered, and purposeful work is celebrated. 

The Wastewater Collection Technician and Collection Operator provides proper maintenance and operation of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This is accomplished by excavating for necessary repairs and/or installation of City mains, services, fire hydrants, water meters, meter box, valves and pumps. Additional duties include the safe operation of a variety of equipment in order to complete other projects such as landscaping, pavement, and/or R.O.W. restoration. Other duties include:

• Water and Wastewater Job Proficiency: Maintains and/or repairs water lines, sewer lines, fire hydrants, lift stations, and relative components. Repairs manholes and/or vaults and removes and replaces manhole lids and/or meter box lids. Installs, reads, and/or replaces water meters. Cleans, maintains, and inspects all equipment, tools, and vehicles for safe operations and notifies any deficiencies to an immediate Supervisor.
• Equipment Operation: Operates a variety of City equipment and vehicles including but not limited to: vac-trailer, excavators, pipe saws, chainsaws, light duty pickups, backhoe, dump truck, power tools, and other utility equipment.
• Workplace Safety: Performs all work functions and operates all equipment in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, and the public. Follows all safety procedures, ensures a safe working environment and immediately reports any unsafe working conditions and ensures proper traffic control for jobsite safety.
• The Southlake Way: Provides world class customer service by anticipating needs, being warm and sincere, listening with empathy, relentlessly pursuing solutions, owning the experience, and making the moment memorable with each customer. Greets customers, answers the telephone, and assists the general public. Provides information on departmental and city policies and procedures. Transfers and directs inquiries to the appropriate individual or department.

The Benefits of Working Here

• Competitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with City matching 2:1
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay
• City paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Champions Club Membership Discount (resident rate)
• Ongoing training
• City provided certifications 
• Employee Assistance Program

What You Bring To Us

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Wastewater Collection Technician - No experience or certifications required. The Technician starting salary is $14.48/hr. 
• Wastewater Collection Operator - Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience AND possession of a TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) Class C Water Distribution and/or Class II Wastewater Collection license. The Operator starting salary is $17.60/hr. 
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Texas Driver's License within 12 months. 
• Ability to remain flexible with your schedule. Work may require unusual hours and the ability to be on call after business hours. 
• You work for the greater good of the City and live the values every day.
• You graciously serve those who live, work, and play here.
• You are a good steward of City resources and are empowered to make decisions aligned with the City's strategy.
• You anticipate customer needs and relentlessly pursue solutions.
• You take pride in your work. It's your community!
• You are warm and sincere and listen with empathy.
• You own the experience and make each moment memorable.