Maintenance Worker II

City of Murphy; Murphy (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

TMRS retirement with 2:1 match

3 weeks vacation and sick leave

14 paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Longevity pay

Education assistance

Training and growth

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Childcare assistance

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The City of Murphy Public Works Department seeks to hire a Maintenance Worker II to support the city’s water, wastewater, roadway, and stormwater systems. You will perform a variety of maintenance tasks and operate equipment to ensure safe and reliable infrastructure.

This full-time role follows a 7am-4pm schedule, with growth opportunities within the pay grade. A strong focus on safety, record-keeping, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years of roadway and stormwater maintenance experience.
• 3 years of water and wastewater maintenance experience.
• Class D Water Distribution License required.
• Class C Water Distribution License required or to be obtained within 18 months.
• Class I Wastewater Collection License required or to be obtained within 18 months.
• Texas Class B CDL with tanker endorsement required or obtainable within 12 months.
• Must maintain a good driving record per City policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Public Services Department equipment, vehicles, and tools and keep maintenance inspection records daily.
• Set up and maintain traffic control plans per TxMUTCD safety standards.
• Maintain and repair water and wastewater components including manholes, pipes, pumps, tanks, meters, and valves.
• Use chemicals such as degreasers, chlorine, caustic soda, and cleaners.
• Conduct daily inspections and data documentation for water and wastewater stations (including weekends).
• Maintain and repair stormwater components (bridges, culverts, channels, inlets, outfalls, curbs).
• Maintain, install, and replace signs and guard rails in City right of way.
• Maintain roadway components (striping, rpm, rights of way) and manage icing and barricades.
• Operate equipment (tractors, mowers, backhoes, loaders, excavators, etc.).
• Identify hazards and communicate status of work activities to supervisor.
• Adhere to safety rules and be ready for back-up duties.
• Assist other departments during emergencies and after incidents.

Skills

Roadway maintenance experience

Water/wastewater maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Emergency response readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class D Water Distribution License

Class C Water Distribution License

Class I Wastewater Collection License

Texas Class B CDL with tanker endorsement

Tools

TxMUTCD knowledge

Job description

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its’ employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being “One City, One Team” of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

• Respectful – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Professional – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Trustworthy – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• Friendly – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you’ve ever had!

The City of Murphy Public Works Department seeks to add a Maintenance Worker II to its dynamic team! As our Maintenance Worker II, you will perform a variety of tasks in support of the operations and maintenance of the City's water, wastewater, roadway, and stormwater systems.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits package
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• 3 weeks of Vacation and Sick leave per year (with additional accruals after 5 years of service).
• 14 paid holidays.
• City-paid Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary up to $100K
• City-paid disability insurance
• $7 Longevity pay
• Education Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Childcare assistance
• A positive and collaborative work environment

Schedule Commitment

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that works a standard work schedule of Monday-Friday 7am-4pm.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is exempt and budgeted on Pay Grade #27.

The pay plan range below is shown to represent opportunities for growth and development within this opportunity. We are seeking to hire between the Min to Mid-range of the pay grade shown dependent upon qualifications.

Min $45,978.66

Mid $55,174.39

Max $64,370.12

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact Human Resources by e-mailing [e-mail]

• Maintain Public Services Department equipment, vehicles, and tools. Keep records of general maintenance inspection on all equipment and vehicles. Conduct maintenance and equipment checks daily. Maintain inspection reports daily.
• Set up and maintain traffic control plans utilizing safety techniques as required of the TxMUTCD.
• Maintain and repair all water and wastewater system components (manholes, pipe, lift station, SCADA, elevated and ground storage tanks, pumps, fire hydrants, valves, meters, meter boxes, pipe, etc.). Repair failed pipe and fittings and meter change outs.
• Utilize chemicals such as floating degreaser, chlorine, caustic soda, and all-purpose cleaners.
• Conduct inspections and data documentation on water and wastewater stations daily, including weekends on a rotating schedule.
• Maintain and repair all stormwater system components (bridges, culverts, storm water channels, inlets, outfalls, and curbs). Repair failed pipe and inlet structures.
• Maintain, install, and replace all sign and guard rail components (posts, plates, and anchors) within the City right of way.
• Maintain and repair all roadway system components (striping, raised pavement markers (rpm), clear and trim rights of way). Sand streets prior to and during the icing of roadways; install and maintain high water barricades during excessive rain events.
• Operate a variety of equipment, vehicles, and tools such as tractors, mowers, back-hoes, skid steer, mini-excavator, jackhammers, skill saws, drills, bolt cutters, rollers, dump trucks, dozers, 1 to 5-ton vehicles, etc.
• Identifies and informs supervisor of potential hazards, liability exposures, problem areas, public inquiries, and the status of work activities.
• Adheres to departmental, personnel, and safety rules and regulations.
• Is subject to covering/handling first-call or back-up call when assigned.
• Assist other Departments during emergencies, i.e., after accidents, traffic control, removal of property, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Three (3) years of related construction, maintenance and repair of roadway and stormwater experience required.
• Three (3) years of related construction, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater experience required.
• Class “D” Water Distribution License required
• Class “C” Water Distribution License required or must obtain within eighteen (18) months of date of hire.
• Class I Wastewater Collection License required or must obtain within eighteen (18) months of date of hire.
• Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License with tankers endorsement required or must be able to obtain within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
• Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driver standards as established by the City of Murphy policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Class “C” Water Distribution License
• Current Class I Wastewater Collection License
• Current Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tankers endorsement

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to pass a drug screen and/or pre-employment job performance assessment.
• May be required to lift up to one hundred (100) pounds of equipment multiple times per day.
• May work extensive hours and must respond within forty-five (45) minutes to an on-call or emergency callback, as required. Employee will have six (6) months from employment date in which to relocate.