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TPWA has a strong benefits package and competitive compensation scale. All TPWA position require a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen. All qualified applicants must pick up an application at 710 W. Choctaw St. or print one below. Please submit all applications to the office at 710 W. Choctaw St. or mail to Human Resources at PO Box 29 Tahlequah, OK 74465. All resumes must be accompanied by a completed application.
Position: Journeyman Lineman Reports to: Electric Superintendent
Summary: Tahlequah Public Works Authority is operated for the general welfare, safety, and health of the City of Tahlequah and the citizens thereof through the furnishing of adequate water, sewer, and electrical services. A Journeyman Lineman for the Electric department is skilled, technical work in construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution lines.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
**THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITVE POSITION.
Summary: Tahlequah Public Works Authority is operated for the general welfare, safety, and health of the City of Tahlequah and the citizens thereof through the furnishing of adequate water, sewer, and electrical services. A Journeyman Lineman for the Electric department is skilled, technical work in construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution lines.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Constructs, maintains and repairs electrical distribution lines and facilities
- Sets and connects transformers, regulators, substation breakers, meters and other distribution equipment
- Participates in the cleaning and trimming of right-of-ways, the handing and connecting of transformers, street lights, and circuits, wires, crossarms, and other line and system equipment, and materials
- Works on energized circuits with rubber gloves and hot sticks without close supervision
- Familiarizes with maps, plans, and entire electric system
- Operates motorized equipment used in the Electrical Department
- Climbs poles and performs strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions
- Assists in supervising through subordinate superiors all operations and maintenance work
- Contacts property owners for permission for tree removal and trimming
- Instructs new employees and subordinate employees in proper and safe work procedures through on-the-job training
- Adheres to company policies and procedures, including regular and timely attendance, appropriate dress code, and ensuring a safe work environment
- Other duties as assigned by Electric Superintendent
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must possess a valid State of Oklahoma driver’s license
- Must complete all Journeyman Lineman certifications
- Ability to receive and process written and oral instructions and ability to communicate clearly with the same skills
- Working knowledge of electrical distribution system, methods, procedures, and operations, acquired through a combination of specialized training, formal technical education, and on-the-job experience
- Ability to work in extreme weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc) for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to keep records, mathematic computations (calculating electrical loads, transformer size, etc), and reporting
- Strong leadership skills to supervise work crews and give instructions in work procedures and equipment operations as well as operate the equipment
- Strong time management, organization, and planning skills preferred
- Willingness to comply with all applicable State and Federal Laws, as well as all Authority Policies and Procedures
- Ability to work overtime and on-call shifts
- Performs strenuous laboring tasks for prolonged periods under extreme conditions
- Great customer service skills required
- Must be able to work on scheduled deadlines and meet those requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Moves, lifts, carries, and places materials and supplies weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds on a frequent basis without assistance
- Frequently reaches overhead and below the knees, including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, crouching, and twisting with or without bearing weight
- Frequently required to squat, kneel, or climb
- Continuous repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as grasping, gripping, and turning
- Stands and/or walks continuously throughout shift, rarely sitting during shift
- Visually locates materials and other objects, as well as verifies information, often in small print
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Primarily exposed to outside work with variations in heat, cold, ice/snow, rain, dust, and humidity
- May be exposed to different varieties of plants, animals, etc.
**THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITVE POSITION.
Position: WWTP Class D Operator/Operator Trainee Reports to: WWTP Superintendent
Summary: Tahlequah Public Works Authority is operated for the general welfare, safety, and health of the City of Tahlequah and the citizens thereof through the furnishing of adequate water, sewer, and electrical services. A Class “D” Operator or Operator Trainee for the Wastewater Treatment Department is semi-skilled work in the operations of WWTP and involves the responsibility for the operations of flow control and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
**THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITVE POSITION.
Summary: Tahlequah Public Works Authority is operated for the general welfare, safety, and health of the City of Tahlequah and the citizens thereof through the furnishing of adequate water, sewer, and electrical services. A Class “D” Operator or Operator Trainee for the Wastewater Treatment Department is semi-skilled work in the operations of WWTP and involves the responsibility for the operations of flow control and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets lab tests, meters, and gauge readings to determine processing requirements
- Inspects Plant equipment and machinery to determine that it is operating properly
- Operates treatment plan to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent
- Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control; start and stop pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow, treatment process, and sludge digestion and disposal
- Collects wastewater samples and performs routine laboratory tests and records analysis of results on hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly logs
- Records data on gauge readings and monitoring equipment
- Assists in major repairs and installation of new equipment
- Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties inside and outside
- Adheres to company policies and procedures, including regular and timely attendance, appropriate dress code, and ensuring a safe work environment
- Other duties as assigned by Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must possess a valid State of Oklahoma driver’s license and satisfactory driving record acceptable by TPWA’s insurance carrier
- Must complete and pass a Class D Wastewater certification through the State of Oklahoma’s Department of Environmental Quality, or working towards certification
- Must gain knowledge of chemical analysis of wastewater samples and has the ability to obtain Class “C” Wastewater Lab License within twelve (18) months of date of employment
- Basic knowledge of the operating principles and practices applicable to wastewater equipment and machinery, and/or the ability to learn such rapidly under supervision.
- Ability to receive and process written and oral instructions and ability to communicate clearly with the same skills
- Ability to learn and perform with accuracy all laboratory control tests that are compliance limits for TPWA’s Wastewater Treatment Plant according to Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater
- Ability to work in extreme weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc) for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to keep records, mathematic computations, and reporting
- Strong time management, organization, and planning skills preferred
- Willingness to comply with all applicable State and Federal Laws, as well as all Authority Policies and Procedures
- Ability to work a rotating shift that may require overtime and on-call shifts
- Performs strenuous laboring tasks for prolonged periods under extreme conditions
- Great customer service skills required
- Must be able to work on scheduled deadlines and meet those requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Moves, lifts, carries, and places materials and supplies weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds on a frequent basis without assistance
- Frequently reaches overhead and below the knees, including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, crouching, and twisting with or without bearing weight
- Frequently required to squat, kneel, or climb
- Continuous repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as grasping, gripping, and turning
- Stands and/or walks continuously throughout shift, rarely sitting during shift
- Visually locates materials and other objects, as well as verifies information, often in small print
- Primarily exposed to outside work with variations in heat, cold, ice/snow, rain, dust, and humidity
- Exposure to chemicals and sewer gases in day-to-day operation
- May be exposed to different varieties of plants, animals, etc.
**THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITVE POSITION.
Position: Brush Crew Reports to: Electric Superintendent
Summary: Tahlequah Public Works Authority is operated for the general welfare, safety, and health of the City of Tahlequah and the citizens thereof through the furnishing of adequate water, sewer, and electrical services. A Brush Crew member for the Electric department is unskilled work maintaining trees and/or other vegetation on utility rights-of-way at a level that will not allow damage to electric conductors or have a detrimental effect on distribution efficiency.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
**THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITVE POSITION.
Summary: Tahlequah Public Works Authority is operated for the general welfare, safety, and health of the City of Tahlequah and the citizens thereof through the furnishing of adequate water, sewer, and electrical services. A Brush Crew member for the Electric department is unskilled work maintaining trees and/or other vegetation on utility rights-of-way at a level that will not allow damage to electric conductors or have a detrimental effect on distribution efficiency.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs labor required to trim and/or remove and dispose of debris from trees and other vegetation when maintaining rights-of-way
- Operates a variety of equipment, including but not limited to, chainsaws, spray equipment, chippers, dump trucks, basket trucks, etc.
- Notifies customers in areas affected by rights-of-way maintenance
- Performs work only in areas designated by Brush Foreman
- Uses chemical spray vegetation killer only under the close supervision and direction of Brush Foreman
- Performs all duties in conformance to establish safety guidelines. Operates all equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Cleans work area of tools and extra equipment
- Adheres to company policies and procedures, including regular and timely attendance, appropriate dress code, and ensuring a safe work environment
- Other duties as assigned by Electric Superintendent
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must possess a valid State of Oklahoma driver’s license
- Prior brush crew experiences preferred
- Ability to receive and process written and oral instructions and ability to communicate clearly with the same skills
- Ability to work in extreme weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc) for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Strong time management, organization, and planning skills preferred
- Willingness to comply with all applicable State and Federal Laws, as well as all Authority Policies and Procedures
- Ability to work overtime and on-call shifts
- Performs strenuous laboring tasks for prolonged periods under extreme conditions
- Great customer service skills required
- Must be able to work on scheduled deadlines and meet those requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Moves, lifts, carries, and places materials and supplies weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds on a frequent basis without assistance
- Frequently reaches overhead and below the knees, including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, crouching, and twisting with or without bearing weight
- Frequently required to squat, kneel, or climb
- Continuous repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as grasping, gripping, and turning
- Stands and/or walks continuously throughout shift, rarely sitting during shift
- Visually locates materials and other objects, as well as verifies information, often in small print
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Primarily exposed to outside work with variations in heat, cold, ice/snow, rain, dust, and humidity
- May be exposed to different varieties of plants, animals, etc.
**THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITVE POSITION.
Position: Class D Technician Reports to: Water Distribution Field Director
Summary: Tahlequah Public Works Authority is operated for the general welfare, safety, and health of the City of Tahlequah and the citizens thereof through the furnishing of adequate water, sewer, and electrical services. A Class D Technician for the Water Distribution Department is a heavy labor position in a mechanical nature involving the construction and maintenance of the TPWA’s water system, and at times, may be assigned to assist operators at the water and sewer plants.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
**THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITVE POSITION.
Summary: Tahlequah Public Works Authority is operated for the general welfare, safety, and health of the City of Tahlequah and the citizens thereof through the furnishing of adequate water, sewer, and electrical services. A Class D Technician for the Water Distribution Department is a heavy labor position in a mechanical nature involving the construction and maintenance of the TPWA’s water system, and at times, may be assigned to assist operators at the water and sewer plants.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Heavy labor in the construction and maintenance of water lines
- May be assigned to drive a maintenance truck
- Operates tools and equipment needed in the maintenance of the water systems
- Adheres to company policies and procedures, including regular and timely attendance, appropriate dress code, and ensuring a safe work environment
- Other duties as assigned by Water Distribution Foreman or Field Operations Director
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must possess a valid State of Oklahoma driver’s license
- Must complete 6 month probationary period and training
- Must complete and pass a Class D water and sewer certification through the State of Oklahoma
- Ability to receive and process written and oral instructions and ability to communicate clearly with the same skills
- Ability to work in extreme weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc) for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Adaptable to different situation and the ability to respond with flexibility in shifting positions and rapid change
- Strong time management, organization, and planning skills preferred
- Willingness to comply with all applicable State and Federal Laws, as well as all Authority Policies and Procedures
- Ability to work overtime, as needed
- Performs strenuous laboring tasks for prolonged periods under extreme conditions
- Great customer service skills required
- Must be able to work on scheduled deadlines and meet those requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Moves, lifts, carries, and places materials and supplies weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds on a frequent basis without assistance
- Frequently reaches overhead and below the knees, including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, crouching, and twisting with or without bearing weight
- Frequently required to squat, kneel, or climb
- Continuous repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as grasping, gripping, and turning
- Stands and/or walks continuously throughout shift, rarely sitting during shift
- Visually locates materials and other objects, as well as verifies information, often in small print
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Primarily exposed to outside work with variations in heat, cold, ice/snow, rain, dust, and humidity
- May be exposed to different varieties of plants, animals, etc.
**THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITVE POSITION.