Utilities Maintenance Worker

City of Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Odessa, Texas seeks a maintenance worker for the Utilities/BDP department. Under basic supervision, you will perform maintenance tasks on buildings and grounds at the Bob Derrington Plant, Water Reclamation Plant and other offsite facilities, operating vehicles, equipment, and tools in compliance with safety regulations.

You will assist with maintenance, report defects, follow safety procedures, attend regularly, and interact with the public as needed; a Texas driver license is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of general maintenance work experience highly desired but not required.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations in public utilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean Water Reclamation Plant equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Operate trucks, specialized tools, and machinery following safety procedures.
• Assist plant workers, report problems and emergencies, and maintain attendance.

Skills

Safe tool use

Cooperative teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Utilities/BDP

Reports to: Field Supervisor

Summary: Under basic supervision, performs maintenance tasks on buildings and grounds at the Bob Derrington Plant, Water Reclamation Plant and other associated offsite facilities; operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools for the Utilities Department in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures

Essential Functions

• Assists with maintenance and cleaning of Water Reclamation Plant equipment, performs preventive maintenance tasks, and reports mechanical defects and maintenance needs; operates a variety of specialized tools, trucks, and machinery; operates specialized vehicles in compliance with all safety regulations and City procedures.
• Assists plant workers as needed and learns new maintenance skills; utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED preferred. One year of general maintenance work experience highly desired but not required.

Knowledge Of

• Safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions in public utilities.

Skill In

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Following standard operating and safety procedures, and verbal and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed indoors, outdoors and at City facilities; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. City approved safety shoes must be worn.

License and certification requirements: A Texas State Driver's License is required.

Salary: $19.13 - $23.96 per hour

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