Maintenance Worker - Utilities

Desoto Group Inc; DeSoto (TX); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Life Insurance- Dearborn National

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks

Education Pay

Zusammenfassung

Desoto Group Inc is seeking a Water and Wastewater Technician to repair and maintain water and sewer systems across the city. This role includes site preparation, digging, and exposing lines for repairs, plus restoring landscape after work.

You will ensure traffic safety, locate mains, respond to on-call needs, and coordinate with the public about closures. A high school diploma, valid driver's license, and Class D Water License within a year are required; callback eligibility applies.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Class D Water License must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Position is subject to callback.

Aufgaben

• Prepare sites for work by excavating and exposing water/sewer lines to repair.
• Repair water and sewer lines and mains.
• Maintain vehicles and inspect sites.
• Answer questions from customers and inform the public about closures.
• Maintain traffic safety with cones, barricades, and signs; direct traffic as needed.
• Locate water and sewer mains and valves for contractors.
• On-call work to handle duties as they arise.
• Ensure continuous operation by repairing pipes and reconnecting lines.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Oral & written communication

Relationship building

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Class D Water License within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Description

The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain water and wastewater systems. This is accomplished by preparing sites for work; maintaining and repairing water and sewer lines and mains; completing work orders; repairing lines and equipment; answering questions from customers; and informing the public regarding closures. Other duties include maintaining vehicles and tools; inspecting sites; and assisting with water cutoffs and reconnects.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares sites for work by placing hydraulic shoring jacks at excavation sites; excavating and backfilling areas; and digging holes to expose water and sewer lines for repairs;
• Removes and restores residential landscaping and areas within the city right-of-way during the process of making water/wastewater repairs; restores appearance of construction or excavation sites by removing excess dirt from site; replacing grass, sod, trees, or shrubs;
• Makes repairs to the water/wastewater systems by reviewing the work site; determining necessary materials, resources, and supplies to make the repairs.
• Ensures site and traffic safety in the roadways by placing and removing traffic cones; placing and removing barricades and advanced warning signs; and routing traffic as appropriate.
• Maintains vehicles by checking fluids; stocking vehicles with equipment, materials, and supplies; and reports needed maintenance and repairs;
• Locates Water and Sewer mains and valves for contractors and to complete day to day work;
• Work "on-call" to complete above duties if they are to arise;
• Ensures continuous operation of water and sewer pipes by fitting pipe; repairing sewer laterals and mains; repairing manhole covers; connecting water and sewer lines to citizen property lines; and pumping water out of excavation sites; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Position is subject to callback.
• Class D Water License is required within one (1) year of employment.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines;
• Knowledge of standard safety processes, work gear, and procedures;
• Knowledge of water distribution systems;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials;
• Ability to alphabetize and numerically sequence materials;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

The hiring salary range for this position is $38,665.44 - $45,922.41. The full salary range is $38,665.44 - $56,450.37.

Employee Benefit Information

• Health Insurance- BCBS
• Dental Insurance- BCBS
• Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight
• Flexible Spending - Payflex
  Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.
• Life Insurance- Dearborn National
  The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.
• Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
  This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
  Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.
• Education Pay
  Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.
• Social Security
  Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System
  Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1. Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.
• Vacation
  Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
• Sick Leave
  Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
• Holidays
  Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.
• Longevity Pay
  Earned at a rate of $4 per month. This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).
• Worker's Compensation
  Worker’s compensation coverage is provided for all employees.
• Fire/Police
  Eligible for Education/Certification pay.
• Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower
  Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.