Public Works Maintenance Worker - Utility Repair

City of Bedford; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bedford seeks a team member to support Water Utility Billing and Customer Services. Responsibilities include reading meters, activating and terminating services, and assisting in meter maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Texas B CDL within 6 months. Strong reading/writing skills and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED. Some related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Read water meters electronically and manually; activate/terminate services.
• Assist in repair of water and wastewater main lines and services.
• Assist in repair/maintenance of valves and hydrants.
• Assist Water Quality crew with flushing and hydrant maintenance.
• Assist Meter crew with readings and maintenance on water meters.
• Assist Wastewater crew with routine maintenance.
• Assist Public Works divisions as needed, including standby and emergency callback.
• Perform other assignments and handle special projects as required.
• Utilize standard office equipment, such as copiers and computers.
• Adhere to all City and department safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.

Skills

Reading meters

Customer service

Basic math

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Copiers

Computers

Job description

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision completes daily work orders related to Water Utility Billing and Customer Services including reading water meters both electronically and manually, service activation and termination, water meter maintenance, and customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receive written work orders or verbal instructions from Utility Crew Chief.
2. Assist in the repair of water and wastewater main lines and services.
3. Assist in the repair and maintenance of valves and hydrants
4. Assist Water Quality crew with routine flushing and hydrant maintenance.
5. Assist Meter crew with readings and maintenance on water meters
6. Assist Wastewater crew with routine maintenance
7. Assists Public Works divisions as needed, including standby and emergency callback.
8. Perform other assignments and handle special projects as required.
9. Utilize standard office equipment, such as copiers and computers.
10. Adhere to all City and department safety rules and procedures.
11. Regular and timely attendance is required as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional and cordial.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS - 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/GED. Some related experience and/or training preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain a Texas B Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

SPECIALIZED KSA’S

Working knowledge of street, water, wastewater and drainage maintenance procedures and equipment operating practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to work in areas where there is vehicular traffic nearby. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The employee regularly works in confined spaces and in trenches. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.