Vactor Helper

JOB FUNCTION/ PURPOSE

Participate in the manual labor associated with the maintenance of the water system, sanitary sewer system, and storm drainage system.

 Responsibilities

• Clean sewer stoppages and flush sewer lines.
• Responsible for the cleaning, preventive maintenance, and servicing of vehicle.
• Maintains effective communications with the Lead Operator.
• Perform work under the direction of the Operator.
• Perform traffic control as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as required to complete assigned tasks
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule as required to perform the duties of the position.

Mandatory Requirements

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Able to perform work in an outdoor environment (heat, cold rain).
• Ability to use of tools and equipment required in job activities (shovels, squeegees)
• To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must have good communication skills; requires a calm demeanor in responding to customer questions/and or complaints and dealing with the public in everyday activities.
• Ability to work within established guidelines.
• Ability to perform repetitious tasks.
• Ability to use and operate pick-up truck and miscellaneous power tools.
• Participate as first responders in emergency situations (tropical storms, hurricanes, and tornados.)
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Class C Texas State Driver's License and safe driving record.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to write simple correspondences
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Willing to learn and help
• Previous water or wastewater treatment experience is desirable
• Willing to work all shifts including: weekends, holidays, evenings, and 24-hour emergency on call

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent and 0-1-year related experiences and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.