Utilities Maintenance Worker II

Performs advanced construction and necessary duties associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of the city water and wastewater pipelines, mains, valves, meters, hydrants, and manholes.

• Skillfully operates and performs maintenance on variety of equipment and power tools to install, repair, and maintain the city water supply and sewer lines.

• Loads and unloads construction materials such as pipe, concrete, and waste.
• Digs holes, installs, or repairs lines, tests, and clears blockage in lines, and returns the repair or construction site to original condition and saw cuts streets manually and with various equipment including hand, power, and motor operated machinery.  
• Changes out meters, tests hydrants, delivers materials, repairs valves and hydrants, reads water meters as required.
• Assists and guides Maintenance Worker I, as needed.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs water and sewer lines or related items.
• Responds to emergency calls from citizens, etc. on water and sewer line leaks and repairs.

• Assists with the operation of heavy equipment such as a: jet truck, truck mounted crane, boring machine, tapping machine, tractor, dump truck, dirt compactor but primarily uses small power and hand tools such as shovels, picks, jack hammers, street saw to install and repair sewer and water lines.

• Cleans and maintains equipment used in daily activities.

• Always ensures adherence to safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment.
• Performs traffic control set up at the job site to ensure a safe working environment, places and gathers cones, flags, set out traffic signs, etc.
• Responds to emergency calls from residents and businesses during and after normal operating hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to be on the yearly on- call schedule.  
• Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of this position.
• May perform other assignments and assist with special projects as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Scope of Supervision 

Works under direct the supervision of Utility Supervisor.

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Without High School Diploma or G.E.D At least three (3) year in maintenance and/or construction. Three (3) year of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water systems.

Required certifications include Class A CDL Driver License with tanker endorsement. Work zone Traffic Control & Qualified Flagger. Confined Space Entry must obtain within one (1) year in position. C-Water Distribution License, Class II Wastewater Collections License preferred, must obtain within three (3) years in position.

To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Watauga Drug Policy.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Work Environment

Continuous outdoor and indoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying up to 100 pounds, lifting to 100 pounds. Outside construction and machinery activities performed under normal field operations. Exposed to seasonal temperatures while operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment. Possibility of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, materials, and inclement weather while in the field. 

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws relating to water and wastewater distribution and collection.
• Knowledge in the use of standard hand tools, operation of light power-driven equipment, trucks, and other vehicles.
• Knowledge of basic equipment operation.
• Knowledge of basic grid map understanding/reading.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, planning and prioritizing.
• Skill in providing good customer service.
• Knowledge of how to use all required tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other employees, departments, and the public, and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.

Salary : $40,019