Utility Systems Worker II (A264210-6), 203, Wastewater Treatment

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Job description Job Type: Full-time

Job Posting

Employer: City of Laredo

Salary: $15.94 Hourly

Location: Laredo, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: A264210-6

Department: Utilities (41/42)

Division: Wastewater Treatment

Opening Date: 05/08/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Assists Lift Station Operator to meet Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. Inspects and maintains water treatment plant systems, lift station, and sewer lines to ensure proper operations.

Essential Functions/Job Competencies/Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
  • Helps maintain plants to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
  • Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on equipment and tools.
  • Inspects and maintains lift station and pumps.
  • Repairs and installs valves, plugs, pipes, lateral/drain lines, and sewer manhole rings and covers.
  • Prepares and completes concrete work; conducts traffic control.
  • Serves on-call for equipment-related emergencies.
  • Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

  • Chemicals and materials used.
  • Welding.
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems and tools.
  • Handheld tools and equipment, such as a sledgehammer, cutter, ratchets, measuring tape, or heavy bars.
  • Plant equipment and operations.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Mechanical operations.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Organization and time management.
  • Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
  • Following orders.
  • Working independently and with others.
  • Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
  • Meeting schedules and deadlines of the work.
  • Maintaining good planning and organizational skills.
  • Taking and following directions from supervisor.
  • Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff.
  • Performing strenuous work and routine work.
  • Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
  • Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
  • Communicating both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
  • Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
  • Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures:

  • Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
  • Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
  • Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
  • Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
  • Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:
  • Sometimes: Office or similar indoor environment, Street environment (near moving traffic)
  • Frequently: Construction site, Confined space, Warehouse environment
  • Often: Outdoor environment, Vehicles
Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements:
  • Seldom: Individuals with known violent backgrounds
  • Sometimes: Individuals who are hostile or irate, Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
  • Often: Extreme heat (above 100 degrees), Communicable diseases, Moving mechanical parts, Fumes or airborne particles, Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Travel Position will require the employee to travel:
  • Never: International travel
  • Seldom: National travel
  • Sometimes: Regional travel
  • Often: Local travel
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