PW- MAINTENANCE WORKER (II, SR)

City of Coppell; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Coppell Public Works Department seeks Maintenance Worker I, II, or Senior Maintenance Worker to maintain water and sewer infrastructure. Responsibilities include repairing mains and valves, and responding to utility issues. Team-based work with safety protocols in high-traffic environments.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years (II) or 5+ years (Senior) in utility maintenance, and relevant CDL and water/wastewater licenses. Pay grades and on-call duties are noted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years utility maintenance experience for Maintenance Worker II; 5+ years for Senior.
• Valid Class B CDL with combinations and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Class C Water Distribution license.
• Senior requires Class I Wastewater Collection License within 6 months and Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain water mains, sewer lines, valves, and other utilities.
• Respond to water/sewer issues and serve as first responder for residents and businesses.
• Work in teams to ensure safe, reliable utility services.
• Operate in traffic zones and potentially hazardous environments.

Skills

Mechanics and hand tools

Teamwork

Safety awareness

English communication

Leadership (Senior)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Texas Class C Water Distribution License

Texas Wastewater Collection License (License required within 6 months for Senior)

Tools

Class B CDL with combinations and tanker endorsements

Class A CDL (preferred)

Job description

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Keep Coppell Flowing - Build Your Career in Utility Line Services!

The City of Coppell Public Works Department is seeking hardworking, service-minded individuals to join our Utility Line Services Team as a Maintenance Worker I, II, or Senior Maintenance Worker.

Whether you're beginning your career in utility maintenance or bringing years of experience to the field, this opportunity offers the chance to perform meaningful work that directly impacts our community every day. From responding to water and sewer concerns to maintaining critical infrastructure, our team plays a crucial role in ensuring that Coppell operates safely and reliably.

As part of Utility Line Services, you'll work alongside a dedicated team, solving problems in the field, and serving as a first responder for residents and businesses when water and wastewater issues arise. Your duties may include repairing and maintaining water mains, sewer lines, valves, and other essential utilities, ensuring that our community has uninterrupted access to essential services.

Schedule Commitment

Regular attendance is an essential job function, and employment duties are routinely performed in 10-hour shifts Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday, with additional hours as needed on call. May occasionally be required to work after hours without notice when needed.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is non-exempt and on a Pay Grade of the following. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.

• Maintenance Worker II: Pay Grade 7
  • Min: $21.12
  • Mid: $25.87
  • Max: $30.62
• Senior Maintenance Worker: Pay Grade 8
  • Min: $22.17
  • Mid: $27.15
  • Max: $32.15

Candidate Engagement Plan

This opportunity will remain open until our team is complete. Our hiring team is completing weekly application material reviews and technical phone screenings. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a DISC Assessment and in-person Panel Interview.

Eligibility

Experience

Required

• Maintenance Worker II
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 2+ Years experience in utility maintenance or a related field.
  • A valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's license with Combinations and Tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within 12 months is required.
  • May be required to upgrade to a Class "A" CDL and is preferred.
  • Class C Water Distribution or a Wastewater Collection II License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• Senior Maintenance Worker
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 5+ Years experience in utility maintenance or a related field.
  • Ability to lead a team.
  • Must possess a Class C Water Distribution by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
  • Class I Wastewater Collection License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will be required within six months post-hire for continued employment.
  • Valid State of Texas Class "B" CDL is required and may be required to upgrade to a Class "A" CDL with combination and tanker endorsements within 1-year post-hire. Class "A" CDL is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanics and basic hand tools is required.
• Ability to work closely with others as part of a team responsible for providing public service to the city and its citizens.
• Ability to perform tedious and exacting work as well as multiple tasks simultaneously in dangerous, noisy, and distracting environments under time pressures. Tasks frequently subject this employee to safety risks related to operating in or around traffic zones and occasional emergency situations.
• Ability to perform many physically demanding tasks, which involve a high degree of concern for personal safety and the safety of coworkers, citizens, and other individuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers and members of the general public using the English language verbally on a daily basis is essential.
• Ability to take and follow directions.

This is Coppell

In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.