Employment Opportunities

Water Resources Operator I - click here to apply (updated September 21, 2026)

Salary Grade: $20.628519 to $23.608103 per hour DOE

Full Time, Non-Exempt

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Under general direction and supervision, responsible for the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and control of equipment and processes associated with the City's water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, wastewater collection, and related water resources facilities. Incumbents may be assigned to perform duties at either water or wastewater facilities, or both, based on operational needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, wastewater collection, storage, conveyance, and associated utility systems.
2. Performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled technical, operational, and maintenance tasks.
3. Carries out general facility and grounds maintenance, including lawn care, building upkeep, and routine cleaning.
4. Conducts routine testing, monitoring, sampling, inspection, and maintenance of production wells, water treatment processes, wastewater treatment processes, lift stations, collection systems, distribution systems, and basic laboratory analyses.
5. Operates, maintains, and documents treatment processes and equipment; records plant performance data including daily flows, electrical consumption, chemical usage, dosage rates, laboratory results, and other operational records.
6. Performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on pumps, motors, valves, instrumentation, and related equipment.
7. Assists with maintenance and operation of water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems.
8. Ensures all facilities, equipment, vehicles, and work areas remain clean, orderly, secure, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
9. Works cooperatively, professionally, and courteously with coworkers, supervisors, regulatory personnel, contractors, and the public.
10. Understands and follows oral and written instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
11. Adapts to changing work conditions and performs a variety of assignments as operational needs evolve.
12. Responds to emergencies, equipment failures, and system outages as assigned.
13. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

1. Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods.
2. Ability to reach, grasp, lift, push, pull, and manipulate tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
3. Flexibility to bend, twist, reach, stoop, climb, and perform repetitive physical movements.
4. Ability to work in temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit and below freezing.
5. Adequate vision and hearing, with or without corrective devices, to safely perform all job functions.
6. Ability to safely perform field and plant operations that require climbing ladders, navigating uneven terrain, operating vehicles and equipment, and simultaneously using upper and lower extremities to maintain balance, operate controls, handle tools, and perform maintenance activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
7. Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
8. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures relevant to utility and treatment operations.
9. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English clearly and effectively.
10. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
11. Willingness to work any assigned shift, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour emergency call backs.
12. Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, tools, and machinery associated with utility operations.

Education/Qualifications Required:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Oklahoma Driver License with driving record free from serious or frequent violations.
• A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be required.
• No felony conviction in any municipal, state or federal court or any conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude in any court.
• Ability to obtain ODEQ Class D Operator and Class C Lab license within 6 months.

Street Maintenance Maintenance Crew - click here to apply (updated August 10, 2026)

Salary: $42,907 - $49,104.85 Annually

Full Time, Non-Exempt

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Under general direction, performs a variety of tasks as part of a crew for street repair and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:

1. Repairing streets and roads to maintain their safety and appearance.
2. Operate standard maintenance equipment
3. Follow the direction of supervisors.
4. Refrain from causing or contributing to disruption in the workplace.
5. Follow all applicable safety rules.
6. Must create favorable impression of City workers to general public through conduct, speech and appearance.
7. Other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.

Working Conditions:

1. Work is performed in outside environments. Works outside in all weather conditions, such as, hot, cold and/or wet weather.
2. Requires the ability to operate or learn to operate standard maintenance equipment including tractors, mowing equipment, backhoe and graders.
3. Requires ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods, stand, stoop, bend and work in awkward positions.
4. Requires eye/hand coordination to operate equipment.
5. May be exposed to insects, dust, poisonous plants, unpleasant smells, fumes, traffic hazards and physical stress from exertion.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills

• Knowledge of safety issues, rules, and procedures pertinent to department mission and specific tasks.
• Ability to speak, understand, read and write the English language.
• Ability to safely operate equipment outdoors.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, humidity, and wetness.
• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision.
• Visual and auditory ability to read meters and operate equipment.
• Position requires a pre-employment drug screen and satisfactory background check.

Education/Qualifications Required:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience with street construction/repair or similar construction and operating light equipment is required.
• Class B CDL preferred.