Maintenance Worker - Wastewater Collections

Gulfshoresal; Cleburne (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleburne seeks a non-supervisory Wastewater Maintenance Worker to perform maintenance and repair on the wastewater collection system. The position operates in a team setting and follows all safety policies, as it is considered essential within Public Works Utilities.

Knowledge of pumps, generators, backhoes, dump trucks, sewer jet machines, hand tools, and basic drawings is required. A valid Texas Class C license is needed with the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for utility work.
• Ability to read simple maps and drawings.
• Must have a valid Texas Class C driver's license; ability to obtain Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the City's wastewater collection system.
• Work in a team environment in a non-supervisory role.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures for essential workers.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Equipment operation

Hand tools knowledge

Read maps/drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pumps

Generators

Backhoes

Dump trucks

Sewer jet machines

Wrenches

Saws and drills

Job description

Compensation:

• No License: $19.75/hr
• Class II or C: $21.77/hr
• Class III or Higher: 24.00/hr

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This is a non-supervisory position. Duties include working in a team environment performing maintenance and repair to the City's Wastewater Collection System. This position is classified as essential within the Public Works Utility Department and will adhere to all policies and procedures pertaining to an essential worker.

The Water and Wastewater Utilities provide a vital and necessary public service to the citizens of Cleburne, therefore all employees of the utilities are subject to call out in the event of an emergency situation. This can include before, during, and immediately after a natural or manmade disaster, terrorism, pandemic, and equipment or system failures. As the utilities are in continuous operation emergency call out can occur at any time of the day or night and on any day of the year and can require employees to stay on the job for extended periods of time.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of safety regulations to work safely with equipment used in utility maintenance work

Possesses experience in working with various types of equipment including pumps, generators, backhoes, dump trucks, sewer jet machines, service trucks, wrenches, hand and power saws, jackhammers, hammers of various sizes, grinders, shovels, drain spades, drills and drill press

Must have a working knowledge of hand tools

Knowledge and ability to work on water and wastewater lines without contaminating to public water supply

Ability to read simple maps and drawings

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Graduate or GED equivalent

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Must have a Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record with the ability obtain and maintain a Texas Class B CDL with a tanker endorsement.