UTILITY MAINT WORKER I

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB: Repair and maintain the city’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 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations.   

Duties include but are not limited to installing, maintaining, and repairing the water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including water and wastewater mains, services, pumps, valves, manholes, lift stations, meter reading, and related infrastructure. Routinely operate equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, wastewater line cleaning and inspection equipment as required for routine and emergency operation and repairs. Must be available to work overtime and be “On Call” as assigned by supervisor. This includes all other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Crew Leader / Utility Superintendent.
• This is a non-supervisory position.
• Has occasional contact with other employees at the water or wastewater treatment plant, contractors, and has daily contact with the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation.

• Installs and repairs water and sewer lines, water meters, valves, manholes, fire hydrants and other equipment.
• Operates heavy and motorized equipment including backhoe, dump trucks and front end loader.
• Assists contractors and other personnel in raising manholes, accessing sewer lines, taps and valves.
• Makes and repairs sewer and water taps.
• Keeps shop clean, area, equipment, and department vehicles.
• Assists other departments as time permits.
• Performs such other labor duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EQUIPMENT, MACHINES, TOOLS, AND WORK AIDS:

Backhoe, front end loader, trenchers, ventilating equipment, hydraulic equipment, hand tools, electrical tools, jackhammer, tapping machines, air compressor, pumps, signs and traffic signals, dump trucks (subject to CDL status), and other vehicles, safety equipment, mowers, clippers, and Hydraulic sewer cleaning equipment, video inspection equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS:

Works outdoors in hot, cold, and/or wet weather, exposure to noise and vibration from machinery, toxic chemicals and gases, work in confined spaces (trenches, manholes)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to operate heavy machinery; ability to understand written and verbal instruction; ability to work safely and effectively with others.

Reading:                 Read and comprehend operation and safety manuals; signs, maps, office memos, labels, blueprints, etc.

Writing:                   Ability to take notes and messages

Math:                       Ability to perform calculations for volume, capacity and area

Reasoning:             Ability to assess problems and make prompt, reliable repairs and determine safe solutions

Advanced Theoretical Knowledge:             Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• High school graduate, or its equivalent
• OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATES/ LICENSES REQUIRED: 

• State of Texas Class C driver’s license;
• must have ability to obtain a Class B CDL within one (1) year of employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to be on call for after hour emergencies.
• Required to work hours other than 8:00 – 5:00.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety sensitive position.
• Regular and timely attendance is required

Salary : $19 - $24