JOB Are you looking for a great place to work and are committed to public service, driven by a desire to contribute, possess a willingness to be challenged, and want to be a part of an exceptional team that makes a difference in the everyday life of the Citizens of Bastrop? Come start your career or take the next steps with the work skills you've already acquired and join our team as a Water and Wastewater Systems Technician. The Water and Wastewater Department has a key role in maintaining and improving the quality of life for the Citizens of Bastrop. Employees in this class maintain primary responsibility for maintenance and installation tasks for the City's water distribution and wastewater collections systems. Under direct supervision of the Water and Wastewater Foreman, performs maintenance and installation tasks for the City’s water distribution and wastewater collections systems. Operates equipment for installation and construction of water/sewer lines, lift stations, mains, and manholes. Locates problems and performs repairs for leaks, line breaks, faulty components and restores interrupted services. Performs some tasks independently, but generally functions as part of a work crew for City projects of greater complexity and dimension. Performs related work as directed. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs various repairs of distribution and collection systems of the City.Operates various types of vehicles and equipment in the repair and installation of water and wastewater lines.Corrects wastewater stoppages and blockages in mains.Performs water connections and disconnections as directed.Performs various preventive maintenance duties, i.e., flushing wastewater lines, cleaning wet wells and lift stations, cleaning and maintaining vehicles, cleaning and maintaining portable pumps and power equipment.Addresses complaints concerning water pressure, discolored water, and metering.Installs new water and sewer services, meters, taps, new mains, valves fire hydrants and manholes, and changes out existing meters as needed.Follows proper safety protocols as required per work site.Functions on call for responding to emergencies and rotates week day shifts as a relief technician.Attends periodic safety meetings according to department policy.Other Duties: Performs routine facility/plant maintenance duties.Provides assistance in various other utility functions as needed and assists other departments as directed.Performs related work as directed. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Physical Demands, Working Environment and Sensory Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry moderate weight (up to 20 pounds) and to pull, push, or drag moderately heavy (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or more) of materials and supplies. Some tasks involve frequent walking and standing for extended periods of time.Some tasks involve regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces.Must be able to use their eyes, ears, hands, and fingers to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.Some tasks involve frequent operation of vehicles, office, shop or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations. Some tasks involve frequent use of coordination and manipulative skills in performing a variety of tasks with the full range of hand and power tools and shop equipment; or the skilled and complex operation of equipment calling for adherence to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions and contours. Requires the ability to work outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, and inclement weather (e.g., dirt, dust, pollen, rain, ice, sleet). Some tasks may require exposure to strong odors, smoke and/or toxic chemicals.Some tasks may risk exposure to elements that can cause illness (pathogens, virus, parasites).Some tasks may require color, sound, depth and or visual perception and discrimination.Some tasks may require oral communications ability.The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.***Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing/physical, and criminal background investigation.***