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Public Works

Water Distribution Operator

Install, repair and maintain the City's water mains, services, meters, valves and fire hydrants, and take a turn on the after-hours call rotation.

Posting
JOB-2026-14
Type
Full-time
Pay
$18.75 – $23.40 per hour, DOQ
Posted
October 5, 2026
Closes
Open until filled

About the position

The Public Works Water Division operates three wells in the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, a 750,000-gallon ground storage tank at the Dongvile Well Field, the 500,000-gallon Dongvile Water Tower and about 46 miles of water main. Operators report to the Public Works Service Center, 603 E Railroad Ave, and work Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Operators take one on-call week in four. On-call weeks pay a $150 standby stipend, plus overtime for each call-out. Full-time benefits include health insurance, paid leave, City holidays and retirement.

Duties

  • Locate and repair main breaks and service leaks, day or night
  • Install, test and replace meters and service lines
  • Exercise valves and flush, paint and maintain fire hydrants
  • Collect bacteriological samples and record chlorine residuals as TCEQ requires
  • Mark water lines in response to utility locate requests
  • Inspect the well field, the ground storage tank and the Dongvile Water Tower, including climbing the tower with fall protection
  • Help issue and rescind boil water notices and deliver door hangers
  • Operate a backhoe, dump truck and trench shoring

Operators may not offer an opinion on the color of the water tower while in City uniform.

Minimum qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • TCEQ Class D Water Operator license, or obtain one within 12 months of hire. The City pays for the required course and exam.
  • Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. You must obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license within six months of hire.
  • Able to reach the Public Works Service Center within 30 minutes during on-call weeks
  • Complete trench and excavation safety training within 90 days of hire

Preferred qualifications

  • TCEQ Class C Water Operator license or higher (starting pay at the upper part of the range)
  • Experience with backhoes, tapping machines and water line repair
  • Experience with confined-space entry

Physical requirements

Work in trenches, meter vaults and valve vaults, and at height on the water tower. Lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Work outdoors in all weather, including nights, weekends and holidays during emergencies.

How to apply

Pick up a City of Dongvile employment application from Human Resources at City Hall, 150 E Brisket St, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. You can also call (936) 555-0114 to have one mailed to you. Return your completed application with copies of any TCEQ licenses:

  • In person: Human Resources, City Hall, 150 E Brisket St
  • By mail: City of Dongvile, Human Resources, P.O. Box 1887, Dongvile, TX 76969

The City does not accept applications online or by email. You may attach a résumé, but it does not replace the City application. Finalists must pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Equal opportunity

The City of Dongvile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, call Human Resources at (936) 555-0114.

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