Public Works Maintenance Worker - Water Supply (Utility)

City of Bedford; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bedford is seeking an individual for the Utilities and Environmental functions within the Public Works Department. This role involves inspecting water meters, geolocating their locations, and confirming service line materials. The position offers experience across various Public Works divisions while learning about their core functions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid Texas Driver's License. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in public service with hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computer systems and ESRI GIS applications.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and geolocate water meter locations.
• Document water service line inventories.
• Input data into ESRI ArcGIS application.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

GIS application knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS application

Hand tools

Job description

SUMMARY

This position will primarily assist the Utilities and Environmental functions of the Public Works Department by inspecting water meters, geolocating water meter locations, and confirming service line material. Additionally, the position will be rotated through the Public Works divisions of Water and Wastewater maintenance, Environmental, Engineering, Streets, Stormwater, and Traffic to gain experience and understanding of their functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under the direction of the Utility Maintenance Supervisor, complete water service line inventories of residential and commercial water meters, pinpointing these water meter locations on a map by geo-tagging their locations.
2. Document the service address, meter number, and cellular endpoint identification number to complete an audit of all installed water appurtenances.
3. Input necessary data into the ESRI ArcGIS application, and document work with pictures.
4. Complete daily work orders for survey areas completed.
5. Identify any discrepancies in field investigations of water meters and services and inform the Environmental Specialist to conduct follow-up inspections.
6. Utilize hand tools and specialized equipment related to the repairs of water and wastewater infrastructure.
7. Assist other Public Works Divisions as needed, or when assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position 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 Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain a Texas B Commercial Driver's License within one year of hire.
• Ability to obtain a Work Zone Traffic Control certification within one year of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• A basic knowledge of computer systems and ESRI GIS applications.
• A basic knowledge of hand tools and small machinery.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.

Skills in:

• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Ability to:

• Absorb and retain information quickly.
• Present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Keen attention to detail and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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 sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 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 not regularly exposed to risk of electric shock. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.