Salary: $23.39 - $30.41 Hourly
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00127
Department: Wastewater
Division: Wastewater - Collection
Opening Date: 06/10/2025
Closing Date: 7/10/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary

This requisition expires on July 10, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for the maintenance and construction of sewer lines throughout the city.
Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, proficiently operates one or more types of light to medium sized motorized construction/maintenance equipment (i.e. warehouse/interior forklift, bobcat, backhoe, compressor, riding-compactor, vehicle for running errands, small water truck, dump truck and utility truck) to excavate, move and/or grade material.
• Operates larger motorized equipment as needed
• Performs various skilled duties using hand and power tools
• Performs pre-inspections and post-inspections of all equipment and trucks before and after use; performs minor maintenance activities and cleaning of equipment, and reports problems to supervisor
• May set up street barricades and function as a flagger for traffic control
• Must be able to perform duties in a confined space such as a manhole or trench
• May confer with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
• Maintains on-call availability for after hour emergencies
• Reads and understands reference books and manuals and current industry operational practices

• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
  
  OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to read and understand reference books and complicated procedures such as utility plans and equipment operation manuals
• Skilled in the operation of backhoe, skid steer loader and dump truck

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Possess Unit II Wastewater Collections Certification from TCEQ

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a good driving record OR must possess a valid Class C driver license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
• Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that could include nights and weekends
• Must be able to work overtime when requested
• Good physical condition to be able to perform physical tasks in all kinds of weather
• Requires lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection Operator License within 18 months of employment

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
• Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for "how often":
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)

Task: Code:
1. Standing: E
2. Sitting: E
3. Walking: E
4. Lifting: M
5. Carrying: M
6. Pushing/Pulling: I
7. Overhead Work: M
8. Fine Dexterity: M
9. Kneeling: M
10. Crouching: M
11. Crawling: I
12. Bending: M
13. Twisting: M
14. Climbing: M
15. Balancing: M
16. Vision: E
17. Hearing: E
18. Talking: E
19. Video Display: I
20. Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of light to medium sized motorized equipment such as dump truck, backhoe, front-end loader, flushing and vacuum truck, etc.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed outside.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

ADA/EOE/ADEA
E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.
01

Do you believe you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest completed level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree or Technical Certification
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

How many years of paid, professional-level experience do you have in this field?

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

04

Select the following license(s) from the TCEQ you currently hold:

• Wastewater Collections I
• Wastewater Collections II
• Wastewater Collections III
• Water A Distribution
• Water B Distribution
• Water C Distribution
• Water D Distribution
• Wastewater Treatment
• None of the above

05

Are you eligible for a TCEQ license? If you are unfamiliar with the TCEQ licensing requirements, please visit the following link

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a current, valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes, I possess a current, valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License
• No, but have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
• No, and don't have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment

07

Do you possess a Class "C" Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08

Check the box(es) next to the construction equipment you have operated:

• Skid Steer
• Front end Loader
• Dump Truck
• Backhoe
• Excavator
• None

09

Are you able to work at various heights on roofs, scaffolds, and confined spaces?

• Yes
• No

10

This position requires working overtime outside of regular business hours as needed. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question