Utility Maintenance I, II or III

Salary Range $18.32 HRLY - $26.03 HRLY *Starting Wage DOQ*

The City of Azle is in growth mode, and we are seeking new employees who have a desire to serve our wonderful community in the Public Services department as a Utility Maintenance Worker.

If you are someone with a servant's heart who wants to join a team where there is room for advancement, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Health/Dental/Disability/Term Life benefits are paid at 100% , and you will be participating in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) pension plan at a rate of 7% to grow your retirement nest egg, with the City of Azle matching your contributions 2:1!

Additionally, vacation and personal leave are available after six months of continuous service.

Incentive Pay for relevant certifications and licenses; employee recognition and appreciation events; and a great team of co-workers makes The City of Azle an ideal place to establish or expand your career.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Job Summary:

Properly installs and maintains meters and repairs the water distribution system, meter reading, installs and maintains sewer collection and lift station systems in the city. Performs other related work as required.

Learns proper utility construction inspections and assists in field training newly hired employees.

Essential Functions:

Makes emergency repairs on water lines and sewer mains; locates leaks, excavates sites, repairs pipe, notifies the public and cuts and repairs main lines. Installs new water and sewer mains by excavating, shoring and tying into existing mains after testing. Repairs pipe as appropriate during non-emergency situations. Maintains manholes by cleaning and sealing them. Makes sewer taps. Maintains fire hydrants by replacing seats, stems, caps and bolts. Makes water taps and installs meters for individual customers and contractors. Mow and edge the grass around the facilities as needed. Performs preventative maintenance and upkeep of tools and equipment. Maintains equipment and vehicles in good working condition. Maintains records of work performed such as jobs completed and labor, materials and equipment. Provides updated inventory control records. Performs assigned tasks with little supervision.

Must have ability to sit, stoop, bend, lift, and climb. Must be able to work in seasonal conditions/extreme temperatures.

Knowledge, Ability and Skills:

Ability to read work orders and maps. Skill in math in determining amount of materials needed. Skill in the use of a variety of machines and heavy equipment used in construction, such as backhoe, dump trucks, pumps and jackhammers. Minimum Education, Experience and Certification - High School diploma or equivalent, valid Texas driver’s license. High School diploma or equivalent, valid Texas driver’s license. Prefer two (2) years of experience in water and wastewater maintenance and repair. Texas Class “D” water or Collections I license and a Texas class “C” water or Collections II license and B CDL with tanker endorsement preferred. Must receive Texas CSI license within one year. Minimum 2 years of experience in the water distribution and/or wastewater collections system preferred.

Qualifications for Utility Maintenance I: High School diploma or equivalent, valid Texas driver’s license. Must receive a Texas Class “D” water license before the end of the second year of employment. Must receive a Texas class B CDL with tanker endorsement within one year.

Qualifications for Utility Maintenance II: Collections II TCEQ license and D Water TCEQ license or C Distribution TCEQ license and Collections I TCEQ license.

Qualifications for Utility Maintenance III: Collections II TCEQ license and C Distribution license

The City of Azle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.