What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Service Worker position at City of Big Spring, TX?
Salary : $37,034.40 Annually
Location : Big Spring, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00096
Department : Distribution & Collection
Division : Public Works
Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025
This position is responsible for participating in the repair and maintenance of water and sewer mains, lines and meters.
Essential duties and functions may include the following :
- Participates in the maintenance and repair of water and wastewater mains and lines.
- Investigate and inspect water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
- Install, maintain, excavate, repair, replace, backfill and locate water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Backfills all excavated areas.
- Repairs or replaces leaking water meters; replaces valves and couplings.
- Provides traffic control at work sites to ensure a safe working environment. Places and gathers cones, flags, set out traffic signs, etc.
- Flushes water lines and fire hydrants.
- Connects and disconnects water and sewer services.
- Responds to complaints regarding low water pressure.
- Locates leaks in water and wastewater lines.
- Responds to emergency service calls as required; remains on call after hours a minimum one week per month. The employee may be required to work overtime or comp time with little, or no notice at any hour or day of the year, as needed.
- Fills out and completes paperwork, forms and work orders for assigned jobs.
- Assists in the basic operation, inspection, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Assist in the set up, operation, and maintenance of a variety of safety-related equipment according to the City's safety procedures and SOP.
- Perform labor intensive work and other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
There are a wide variety of benefits available to City of Big Spring employees. These benefits include health, dental, life and disability insurance, optional life insurance plans, flexible spending account for health expenses, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.
The City of Big Spring provides the following benefits to all regular, full-time employees :
Deferred Compensation (Retirement)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
Cafeteria Plan
Workman's Compensation
Longevity Pay for years of service
Paid Uniforms
Stand By Pay
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Recreation Privileges
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Texas Municipal Retirement System
The City of Big Spring is a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Employee / employer supported retirement begins at the date of employment. An employee contributes seven percent of their monthly wages to TMRS. The City then matches the employee contribution two to 1 upon retirement. Employees are eligible to retire after 20 years of service. Retirement becomes vested after five years of participation in TMRS.
Deferred Compensation (Retirement)
The 457b Deferred Compensation plan is provided to City employees in lieu of Social Security. Employees pay 6.7% of their adjusted gross salary. This amount is matched by the City as follows :
5.51% Contributed to the deferred compensation retirement
2.19% Pays for the life and disability insurance package
7.70% Total matched funds
Health Insurance
The City of Big Spring pays the cost of employees insurance and supplements the cost of dependent insurance. Dependent health insurance coverage is available at the following rates :
Family Coverage $755.06 / Monthly $377.53 / Bi-Weekly
Spouse Coverage $557.72 / Monthly $278.86 / Bi-Weekly
Child Coverage $277.05 / Monthly $138.53 / Bi-Weekly
Payment for dependent health insurance coverage is deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks. Pharmacy cards are included in the health insurance package. If dependent insurance coverage is purchased, dependents will also receive the pharmacy card.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance coverage is available to City employees at the following rates :
Employee Only $22.08 / Monthly $11.04 / Bi-Weekly
Employee and Spouse $44.78 / Monthly $22.39 / Bi-Weekly
Employee and Children $49.64 / Monthly $24.82 / Bi-Weekly
Employee and Family $72.40 / Monthly $36.20 / Bi-Weekly
Payments for dental insurance are deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks. Employees enrolled in the dental plan will also be eligible for the discount Vision Access program and receive discounts on vision care services or supplies.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance coverage is available to City employees at the following rates :
Employee Only $7.22 / Monthly $3.61 / Bi-Weekly
Employee and Spouse $14.43 / Monthly $7.21 / Bi-Weekly
Employee and Children $13.71 / Monthly $6.85 / Bi-Weekly
Employee and Family $18.40 / Monthly $9.20 / Bi-Weekly
Payments for vision insurance are deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks.
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
The City of Big Spring's life insurance policy provides for a death benefit equal to four times the employee's annual salary. In addition to the standard life insurance, employees may purchase optional life insurance. The long term disability package ensures that in the event of a permanent disability , a maximum of 20% of the employee's monthly salary is paid up to a maximum or $3,000.00 per month.
Cafeteria Plan (AFLAC)
The City provides a program to allow employees to tax shelter day care and certain medical expenses. This insurance provides a tax savings increasing the employee's take home pay.
Workman's Compensation
The City of Big Spring meets the standard state requirements for Workman's Compensation. If an employee is injured on the job, he / she report the incident to the department supervisor immediately.
Longevity Pay for Years of Service
City employees are given longevity pay based on their length of service with the City of Big Spring. After one year of service, City employees receive longevity payments on their bi-weekly paycheck. After two years of service, employees are given the option to continue to receive a bi-weekly payment or they can elect to bank their longevity payments. Employees who bank their longevity payments will receive a lump sum payment once a year, prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Years of service Annual Bi-Weekly
1 to 9 $72.00 $2.77
10 to 14 $96.00 $3.70
15 to 19 $120.00 $4.62
20 years $144.00 $5.54
Uniforms
The City provides uniforms for employees who are required to wear certain attire to work. Three to five uniforms are furnished to employees, along with other suitable foul weather and safety gear. Police and Fire Department personnel may have different benefits.
Stand By Pay
City employees in certain positions are eligible for stand-by pay. Stand-by pay is $75 for each week the employee is required to serve on stand-by time. Stand-by time means a period of time outside an employee's regularly scheduled work hours, during which the employee is required to remain available within a specified response time. Each employee on stand-by who is called in to work shall be compensated for the actual hours worked at the appropriate rate of pay.
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid vacation days are time off work that the City of Big Spring voluntarily provides its employees as a benefit. The number of paid vacation days is accrued by full-time, permanent employees based on years of service. Vacation time is accrued based on the following schedule :
Years of Service
1 to 2 5 days per year
3 to 4 10 days per year
5 to 9 15 days per year
10 to 14 17 days per year
15 to 19 18 days per year
20 to 24 19 days per year
20 20 days per year
The City of Big Spring also offers full-time permanent employees paid sick days as part of its comprehensive benefits package. Sick leave is accrued based on the following schedule :
Years of Service
1 to 2 5 days per year
3 to 4 10 days per year
5 to 9 12 days per year
10 15 days per year
Paid Holidays
The City of Big Spring recognizes the following public holidays for City employees. Please note that most City employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. As such, when a holiday falls on a non workday Saturday or Sunday the holiday usually is observed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day and the day following
Christmas (two days given)
Recreation Privileges
City employees and their dependents receive free admission to Moss Lake. City employees must present their City identification card.
Wellness Program
In an effort to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, the City of Big Spring has implemented a Wellness Program for its employees. By joining the Wellness Program, employees receive access to the following benefits :
Employee Assistance - counseling for chemical and / or alcohol abuse and mental health screenings
Reduced cost gym memberships to the YMCA of Big Spring
Tuition Reimbursement Program
The City of Big Spring offers its full-time permanent employees a college Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program is designed to support employees with their personal and professional development by increasing their knowledge and skill level. The City reimburses employees for college tuition and books based on grades.
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