What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) position at City of Midlothian, TX?
Salary : $16.49 - $23.91 Hourly
Location : City of Midlothian, TX
Job Type : Seasonal Worker
Job Number : 2324-00477
Department : Public Works (20)
Division : Water / Wastewater Operations (32 / 33)
Opening Date : 04 / 26 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Summary
Starting Hiring Range : $16.49 - $20.20, hourly
Under general supervision of the Utility Foreman, this position performs general maintenance, repair, and installation on city owned and operated facilities and utilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters, sewer lines, and water lines.
- Monitors equipment operator to prevent damage to other utilities lines while digging.
- Sets up traffic barricades, signage, and cones.
- Paints hydrants, mows right of ways, and picks up trash.
- Organizes tools, equipment, and supplies to complete assignments.
- Inspects, cleans, and maintains equipment and tools in safe operating order.
- Performs routine inspections of assigned areas to detect any necessary repairs or hazardous conditions.
- Cleans work sites and replaces landscaping.
- Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage, and support to other City departments as assigned.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
No experience is required. Six (6) months of general maintenance experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Special Requirements
Mobility within a field and outdoor environment is required.
Must be able to work flexible hours; subject to work outside of standard work hours.
Must be available to work during severe weather events.
Licenses & Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.
Work Environment
Work involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to extreme and inclement weather conditions, disagreeable elements, and noise. Working environment includes the potential of exposure to dust, chemicals, and mechanical hazards. Occasional exposure to moving traffic, confined spaces, loud noises, fumes, irritants, rodents, and insects. Physical demands require a heavy strength level frequent lifting, carrying, and loading / unloading of objects weighing up to 80 lbs., and occasional pushing and pulling objects up to 100 lbs. Continuous physical exertion and repetitive motion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, legs, back, or sensory faculties. Climbs, kneels, squats, stoops, bends, or walks in confined spaces. May be subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, walking, and operating equipment.
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
The city's standard for driving positions requires employees to not have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in two (2) years. Do you currently have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in the past two (2) years?
Do you currently possess a high school diploma or GED?
What best describes your current experience with general maintenance?
Are you able to work flexible hours, including work outside of standard work hours?
Are you available to work during severe weather events?
Required Question
Salary : $16 - $24