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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Water Services Technician, Trainee
Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Non-exempt
Revision Date:
SUMMARY: Under the guidance of a certified Water Services Technician or Senior Technician assists in the operating
and maintenance of the city’s water and wastewater system in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Repairs and
maintains facilities and equipment. Incumbents in the classification are required to be on-call on a rotating basis are
obtaining the required certifications and the qualification review is completed. ** Incumbents in this classification must
meet the qualification to promote to Water Services Technician within three years of employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Assists in the operating of the water, wastewater, and irrigation system by starting and stopping system pumps,
opening/closing valves and hydrants, adjusting system parameters, locating and marking underground
infrastructure.
Assists in the collecting and analyzing water samples, and performing data collection on system rounds.
Assists in the repair and maintenance of the water, wastewater, and irrigation system by performing preventive or
corrective maintenance on motors, pumps, piping, hydrants, valves, and other components.
Operates, repairs and maintains hand tools, power tools, power equipment, heavy equipment, and specialized
machinery to maintain and repair the water, wastewater, and irrigation systems.
Operates complex and sensitive test equipment to troubleshoot and test the water, wastewater, and irrigation
system.
Performs data entry necessary (paper and computer) to collect system data on rounds, document work performed
for repairs.
Attends required training to obtain TCEQ Certification.
Participates in monthly safety meetings and performs all job duties according to all approved safety rules and
procedures.
Reports all accidents, injuries, theft, loss, and broken/damaged equipment/property and reports and corrects all
unsafe practices or conditions to immediate supervisor consistent with established timeframes.
Provides assistance for emergency management, particularly in the areas of response and recovery.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or equivalent. Six months of full-time experience in the operation and maintenance of a water
distribution or wastewater collection system OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of:
First aid and CPR procedures and knowledge of safety procedures associated with construction industry.
Proper and safe use of chemicals.
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Skill in:
Operating heavy machinery including specialized equipment,
Understanding written and verbal instructions.
Working safely and effectively with others.
Reading and comprehending operation and safety manuals, signs, maps, office memos, labels, blueprints.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Taking equipment operational readings.
Performing calculations for volume, capacity and area.
Assessing problems, determining safe solutions and making prompt, correct repairs.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
Must obtain a valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s license within 12 months of hire date.
Must obtain a Class D Distribution and Class I Collection License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 12
months of hire date.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision,
hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Works outdoors in hot, cold, and/or wet weather, exposure to noise and vibration from machinery, toxic chemicals and
gases, work in confined spaces (trenches, manholes), work with contaminants in wastewater.