Job Description

Posting number: 26-00360

Department: Wastewater

Division: Wastewater - Collection

Job classification: Flushing Truck Operator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Wastewater

Summary

This requisition expires on October 17, 2026, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for assisting the Flushing Truck Operator II in operating, maintaining, and repairing high-pressure combination cleaners and quick response truck. Work is performed with considerable independence under general supervision and is reviewed for results produced.

Examples of duties

Essential Functions:

• Performs procedures for the proper and safe repair, maintenance, and cleaning of sewers through the safe and efficient use of jet sewer cleaning equipment.
• Completes routine maintenance and repairs as necessary to obtain maximum use of jet sewer cleaning equipment.
• Maintains, repairs, and operates high-pressure water pumps and vacuum pipe equipment.
• Follows established safety practices and care of equipment procedures.
• Accepts and completes assignments within deadlines and demonstrates a commitment to established customer service standards.
• Responsible for on-call after hours emergencies for sewer chokes, sewer line repairs, investigation of customer complaints, etc. on a rotating basis
• Confers with customers regarding service problems and reports information obtained to supervisor
• Uses flushing truck for hydro excavation
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works with field crews to install/repair the wastewater collections system

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have or obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection Operator License within 18 months of employment
• Must have or obtain a Class D Water Distribution Operator License within 12 months of employment

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 read and understand reference books and complicated procedures such as utility plans and equipment operation manuals
• Ability to use a tablet computer in the field to process work orders
• Skilled in the operation of flushing truck.
• Demonstrates an ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, and to work effectively with immediate supervisor and other department staff.
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively listen, speak, write and interact within a work group.
• Demonstrates an ability to follow complex oral and written instructions. Demonstrates an ability to listen to and speak with the public and staff customers.

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• At least two years of experience operating a flushing truck

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsements 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 be able to work in confined spaces such as trenches and manholes
• Must have or obtain and maintain a Class I Wastewater Collection Operator License within 18 months of employment
• Must have or obtain and maintain a Class D Water Distribution Operator License within 12 months of employment

Supplemental information

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: M

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; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by City of Denton that may include gloves, hard hat, safety goggles/eye protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and uniforms.

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.

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