City of Garland · 20 hours ago
Water Systems Operator I / Operator II
Garland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expCity of Garland is seeking a Water Systems Operator I / Operator II who will be responsible for learning how to operate the City’s water pump stations and monitoring the Water Distribution System. The role includes providing 24/7 call center support for water utility trouble calls and serving as a municipal 311 operator for after hour customer service.
Business DevelopmentGovernmentLaw EnforcementOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Maintain departmental optimum water pressure to all areas of the City at all times via Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
Monitor water inflow, outflow, tank/tower levels, and pressure throughout the water system, via SCADA
Monitor Wastewater Collection System Lift Station operations data for 24 hour/7day per week/365 day per year operation, via SCADA
Provide 24 hour/7day per week/365 day per year Water Utility operations and dispatching management support activities
Provide after hour non-stand-by Animal Control dispatching and call management support activities for the municipality
Provide 24 hour/7day per week/365 day per year intra-City after hour non-emergency support activities for the municipality
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
1 year of related experience working in Water utilities, dispatch center, or equivalent Class D Water Distribution license required
Must be able to obtain a Class C Water Distribution license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 18 months from hire
Class D Water Distribution license required
Must be able to obtain a Class C Water Distribution license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 18 months from hire
Valid Class C Texas driver's license
Basic knowledge of general dispatch operations
Basic knowledge of water utility operation systems
Skill in basic computer operations and the ability to learn new systems
Skill in multi-tasking
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to provide clear communications and customer service via the phone
Preferred
High School Diploma plus 6 months advanced study
1-3 years related experience
Company
City of Garland
City of Garland is a government administered town that offers housing, safety, education, and business opportunities for local residents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mitch Bates
Deputy City Manager & Chief Operating Officer
Haskell Harper
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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