LMUD Application for Employment

Company Overview

Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD), established in 1972, is a utility that provides exceptional water, wastewater, and limited recycled water services to over 10,000 customers in the prestigious city of Lakeway, Texas, located about 25 miles west of downtown Austin. LMUD is recognized for their innovative approach to water conservation, friendly service, and exemplary system maintenance that supports the health and safety of their customers. The mission of LMUD is to deliver reliable, high-quality water, wastewater, and reclamation services in a prudent and sustainable manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

LMUD is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All decisions regarding the practices of hiring, promoting, disciplining, or firing of employees are based on an individual’s qualifications, merit, and company need, without attention to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States with the ability to work on a full-time basis with daily commutes to company headquarters in Lakeway, Texas. Limited remote work is available for some positions.
  • A pre-employment drug screen and third party background check are required as a condition of employment.
  • All LMUD worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any worksite – including construction sites, parking lots, warehouses, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Full Time Positions Availability

Benefits Offered:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life, AD&D, and Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
  • TCDRS Retirement Benefits

Optional Benefits:

  • Valic 457b
  • Professional Development Assistance

Required professional licenses must be obtained from a TCEQ-accredited school. Employees are responsible for maintaining the required valid license(s) for their position. Training will be paid for by the company and can be completed during work hours.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class Title: Maintenance Worker II

Reports to: Field Operations Supervisor

FLSA: Non Exempt

Summary of Position:

Working under general supervision as part of a crew, responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of LMUD’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems in a safe, effective, and efficient manner in order to protect public health and safety while ensuring compliance with industry safety and code standards.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  1. Install, maintain, and repair the water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including water and wastewater mains, meters, pumps, valves, manholes, lift stations, fire hydrants, and related infrastructure in compliance with applicable safety and code regulations, policies, and standards.
  2. Routinely operate equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, front end loaders, trenchers, jackhammers, mowers, and other heavy equipment as required for routine and emergency operation and repairs.
  3. Cross train in operations of various equipment.
  4. Read meters, locate lines, paint, trim trees and mow, set meters, adjust meter boxes.
  5. Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to established procedures as directed by supervisor or team lead.
  6. In the absence of the crew lead, has knowledge to lead crew.
  7. Maintain field office and warehouses by way of dusting, sweeping and mopping floors, disposing of trash.
  8. Perform a variety of duties involved in the cleaning of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
  9. May provide functional supervision of a Maintenance Worker in training.
  10. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Entry Level Requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two (2) years’ minimum related experience including knowledge of safety practices and procedures related to general construction activity
  • Valid Class D Water Distribution License or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
  • Knowledge of Work Zone equipment, safety, and procedures.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record or the ability to obtain prior to employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Position requires adaptability and willingness to change or modify workload on demand and multitask. Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Working Environment & Schedule:

  • Must be physically able to work outdoors in in all weather conditions and potentially hazardous environments.
  • Job requires frequent physical motions: standing or walking a maximum of 4 hours non-stop, climbing and descending stairs, bending at the waist, bending at the knees, and lifting heavy objects.
  • May occasionally encounter hazardous conditions, including working in confined spaces or on top of tall towers or ladders, handling hazardous substances, enduring foul odors, and operating heavy equipment.
  • May occasionally encounter hostile or aggressive behavior from customers when asked to respond to a complaint.
  • Neat and professional appearance and attire required daily. Uniform provided.
  • Work takes place in Lakeway, Texas. Essential job function requiring regular and consistent attendance; remote work is not optional. Regular business hours plus at least one weekend a month with additional overtime optional. Average one weekend a month on-call shift.
  • A vehicle will be provided for transportation during work hours as well as to use to and from work during on-call shifts.
  • Minimal local travel required.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class Title: Maintenance Worker I

Reports to: Field Operations Supervisor

FLSA: Non Exempt

Summary of Position:

Working under continual supervision as part of a crew, serves as on-the-job trainee for the construction, repair, and maintenance of LMUD’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems in a safe, effective, and efficient manner in order to protect public health and safety while ensuring compliance with industry safety and code standards. Also responsible for unsupervised lawn maintenance.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist experienced maintenance workers to:

  1. Install, maintain, and repair the water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including water and wastewater mains, meters, pumps, valves, manholes, lift stations, fire hydrants, and related infrastructure.
  2. Operate equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, front end loaders, trenchers, jackhammers, mowers, and other heavy equipment as required for routine and emergency operation and repairs.
  3. Cross train in operations of various equipment.
  4. Read meters, locate lines, paint, trim trees and mow, set meters, adjust meter boxes.
  5. Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to established procedures as directed by supervisor or team lead.
  6. Maintain field office and warehouses by way of dusting, sweeping and mopping floors, disposing of trash.
  7. Perform a variety of duties involved in the cleaning of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
  8. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Entry Level Requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience with manual labor preferred.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record or the ability to obtain prior to employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Position requires no prior experience, just a willingness to conduct strenuous manual labor and learn from on-the-job training.

Position requires adaptability and willingness to change or modify workload on demand and multitask. Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Working Environment & Schedule:

  • Must be physically able to work outdoors in in all weather conditions and potentially hazardous environments.
  • Job requires frequent physical motions: standing or walking a maximum of 4 hours non-stop, climbing and descending stairs, bending at the waist, bending at the knees, and lifting heavy objects.
  • May occasionally encounter hazardous conditions, including working in confined spaces or on top of tall towers or ladders, handling hazardous substances, enduring foul odors, and operating heavy equipment.
  • May occasionally encounter hostile or aggressive behavior from customers when asked to respond to a complaint.
  • Neat and professional appearance and attire required daily. Uniform provided.
  • Work takes place in Lakeway, Texas. Essential job function requiring regular and consistent attendance; remote work is not optional. Regular business hours plus at least one weekend a month with additional overtime optional. Average one weekend a month on-call shift.
  • A vehicle will be provided for transportation during work hours as well as to use to and from work during on-call shifts.
  • Minimal local travel required.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class Title: Operator A, B & C – Wastewater

Reports to: Wastewater Plant Operations Supervisor
FLSA: Non Exempt Position

Summary of Position:

Responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and trouble-shooting the LMUD wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, and recycled water retention ponds and irrigation systems. Work involves responsibility for the technical aspects of wastewater department operations in compliance with applicable safety and code regulations, policies, and standards. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Wastewater Plant Operations Supervisor, subject to review through reports and results achieved.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  1. Perform all aspects of running the wastewater treatment plants, including sampling, monitoring, testing and making all necessary adjustments required to comply with applicable safety and code regulations, policies, and standards.
  2. Monitor inflow and infiltration to lift stations; perform all lift station maintenance needs, including scheduled pumpings, refilling chemical feeds, and mechanical and electrical components of control panels; monitor commercial grease traps to confirm adherence to pumping schedule.
  3. Monitor and maintain recycled water retention ponds and distribution systems.
  4. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of the physical equipment, machinery, and other components associated with wastewater department systems.
  5. Maintain thorough and complete process records and logs; may be assisted by use of SCADA system.
  6. Provide on call response to emergencies and breakdowns at the plant and lift stations.
  7. Conduct the necessary weekend checks of the treatment plant on a rotating basis.
  8. Maintain open communications with the department supervisor regarding workload operations and malfunctions; make recommendations for repairs and improvements to these systems.
  9. May provide functional supervision of a Wastewater Operator in training
  10. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Entry Level Requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Three (3) years’ minimum experience in wastewater operations
  • Valid minimum of Class C Basic Wastewater License
  • Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License with good driving record

Position provides operation and maintenance of two wastewater plants with a combined capacity of 1.5M gdp, three seasonal reuse storage ponds which total 97 mg, and 23 lift stations. The Conventional Activated Sludge treatment plants use gravity thickeners, anaerobic digester, a belt press for sludge removal, and Sodium Hypochlorite as a disinfectant. It is desirable that qualified candidates have operational experience with a similar operation. Experience with SCADA systems and lift stations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Work requires self-initiative to effectively and efficiently prioritize, multi-task, maintain schedules, and complete tasks in a timely manner. Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Working Environment & Schedule:

  • Must be physically able to work outdoors in in all weather conditions and potentially hazardous environments.
  • Job requires frequent physical motions: standing or walking a maximum of 4 hours non-stop, climbing and descending stairs, bending at the waist, bending at the knees, and lifting heavy objects.
  • May occasionally encounter hazardous conditions, including working in confined spaces, handling hazardous substances, and enduring foul odors.
  • May occasionally encounter hostile or aggressive behavior when asked to respond to a complaint.
  • Neat and professional appearance and attire required daily. Uniform provided.
  • Regular business hours plus regular on-call shifts; essential job function requiring regular and consistent attendance
  • A vehicle will be provided for transportation during work hours as well as to use to and from work during on-call shifts
  • Minimal local travel required.