Under general supervision, monitors and tests water quality to include backflow prevention and cross connections.

• Performs cross-connection inspections of various types of facilities and gathers inspection data; conducts backflow prevention assembly tests; maintains inspection records and performs computer data entry.
• Weekly NAP sampling, bacteriological water samples, and all that pertain to the water quality monitoring program.
• Completes water use survey inspections of private facilities and enforces proper backflow protection requirements.
• Monitors and maintains the chemical injection system.
• Test, distribute, and maintain construction loan meters for contractors.
• Assists with the water quality monitoring program; collects daily chlorine residuals and weekly bacteriological water samples; monitors the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) pumping station operations; reads and interprets various charts, dials, pressure levels, and gauges in the water and wastewater pumping stations.
• Assists with the preparation of internal, State, and Federal reports and monitoring.
• Performs a variety of customer service tasks as needed; connects, disconnects, and reads meters; assists customers with various issues, including low water pressure, taste and odor, high usage, and water quality; monitors for unmetered or illicit use of water supplies and services.
• Flush fire hydrants and operate valves.
• Attends various meetings, seminars, continuing education, and training as required.
• Performs on-call duties as required.
• May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly, or completely unrelated to normal job functions in the course of presenting certain Town special events.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND
• Three (3) years of experience in water production or treatment; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Water Distribution Class C License, Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT), and Wastewater Collection Class I License, or obtain licenses within six (6) months of appointment.
• Safe driving record and valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Clear Criminal Background check and pre-employment drug screen.

• Knowledge of work safety practices, procedures, and protocols.
• Knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of backflow assembly.
• Skill in interacting with the public tactfully and professionally.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.