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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.
We have an Office Assistant, Operator Trainer and Class D Technician positions open. Apply today.
Position: OFFICE ASSISTANT 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. As an Office Assistant, you are responsible for greeting and dealing with the public, assisting with telephone calls, miscellaneous clerical work for Light Plant supervisors, assisting with Special Projects, and helping with Purchasing.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Answers phone calls and directs callers to the appropriate office personnel
- Handles unusual situations and deals with customer problems in a professional manner
- Performs mathematical tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed
- Assists with incoming mail, as needed
- Works with shape files to create and update atlases and maps
- Operates a company vehicle getting to and from asset locations
- Stakes out new utility lines as needed
- Assists in checking all invoices to ensure correct price, follow-through to ensure that materials ordered have been received and examines condition of materials received
- Assists in purchasing supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, parts, services, and supplies necessary for the operation of the various departments; charge purchases to appropriate departments
- Helps keep records pertaining to items purchased, costs, delivery, and prepares monthly report
- vendors, and the public
- Aids in maintaining complex purchasing and inventory records
- 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 Field Operations Director for Water Distribution, Electric Superintendent, Field Operations Director for Wastewater Collections, Director of Special Projects, or Purchasing Agent
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a valid State of Oklahoma driver’s license or the ability to obtain an Oklahoma driver’s license within thirty (30) days of employment.
- Must be able to read and interpret maps
- Must possess strong computer and mathematical skills
- GIS Certification or 2 years experience preferred
- Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, purchasing, business, public administration, or related field preferred
- Additional education, training, or experience in customer service preferred
- Ability to interpret, understand, and follow oral or written instructions accurately and efficiently
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor others preferred
- 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
- 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 an occasional basis without assistance
- Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, crouching, and twisting with or without bearing weight
- Occasionally required to squat, kneel, or climb
- Continuous repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as typing, grasping, gripping, and turning
- Stands and/or walks occasionally throughout shift, frequent sitting during shift
- Visually locates materials and other objects, as well as verifies information, often in small print
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Primarily exposed to inside work with variations in heat, cold, dust, and humidity, but can also include work outside in heat, cold, rain, snow/ice, etc.
- May be exposed to solvents or chemicals
- May be exposed to different varieties of plants, animals, etc.
Position: Class D Technician Reports to: Wastewater Collections 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 Wastewater Collections Department is a heavy labor position in a mechanical nature involving the construction and maintenance of the TPWA’s water and sewer 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 Wastewater Collections Department is a heavy labor position in a mechanical nature involving the construction and maintenance of the TPWA’s water and sewer 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 sewer and 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 Wastewater Collections 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.
Position: Operator Trainee Reports to: WTP Superintendent or Foreman
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. An Operator Trainee for the Water Treatment Plants is skilled work involving detailed knowledge in the Water Plant operations, maintenance procedures, and chemical analysis of water samples.
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. An Operator Trainee for the Water Treatment Plants is skilled work involving detailed knowledge in the Water Plant operations, maintenance procedures, and chemical analysis of water samples.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets SCADA system information and test results to determine processing requirements
- Inspects plant equipment and machinery to determine that it is operating properly
- Operates valves either manually or by SCADA system, start and stop pumps to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
- Observes water samples, performs routine laboratory tests and analysis according to Standard Methods, and records results of analysis on hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly reports and any other necessary forms
- Records data from meter readings, monitoring equipment, and chemical dosages
- Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties inside and outside
- Assists in major repairs and installation of new equipment
- Performs custodial duties (i.e., sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, vacuum, etc.) daily
- 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 Treatment Superintendent or Foreman
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must possess a valid State of Oklahoma driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the TPWA’s insurance carrier
- 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
- Ability to keep records, mathematic computations, 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 is on-call
- 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.