Under general direction of the Senior Systems Technician at Public Works, monitors the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) automated computer operation of the Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed System and Irrigation Wells.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

• Monitors Utilities System operation and control system with online computer system.
• Directs on call personnel to troubleshoot system problems as needed.
• Answers after hours phone calls and dispatches on call personnel.
• Provides direction to contractors that work around facilities.
• Takes hour meter, flow meter, chlorine and chloramine readings daily.
• Inspects all pump stations, elevated storage tanks, wastewater lift station, control valve sites, irrigation well sites and generators daily.
• Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage and support to other city divisions and department.
• Assists office personnel as backup for telephones, customer service, ordering and disbursing office supplies.

• Travels to attend meetings, conferences and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

• Knowledge of maintenance, repair, upgrading, and installing SCADA, computer systems, database entry and manipulation and all related equipment, hardware and software.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic engineering practices and principles.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and City regulations related to water distribution, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and computer related software.
• Skill in monitoring and adjusting water pressures and flows to meet changing demands of water supply.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in entering, retrieving, manipulating, and researching database information.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., and two (2) years computer database and/or troubleshooting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess or can obtain at least a Class II Wastewater and Class C Water Distribution Certification.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical agility test, criminal background check and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License.

• Work is performed in office and field environments.
• Must monitor alarms and SCADA on a 24-hour basis.
• May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and fumes, infectious diseases, air and water borne pathogens, snakes, insects, and wild life common to utility field sites.
• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.