Utilities Maintenance Worker I

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Duncanville (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal in Duncanville, TX seeks a Utilities Maintenance Worker I to ensure the upkeep of water and wastewater systems. You will inspect lines, repair hydrants, replace meters, install parts, and help keep city facilities running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include operating major machinery, driving and inspecting a truck, and participating in an on-call rotation every six weeks. You will also prepare for severe weather, ice control, and storm damage while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Ability to use/repair small/light equipment like power tools.
• Ability to operate/repair medium equipment and machinery such as vehicles and commercial mowers.
• Ability to monitor gauges and indicators to keep equipment running.
• Ability to work with heavy/complex machinery including HVAC systems and construction equipment.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains water and sewer systems by replacing lines, main breaks, hydrants, and meters.
• Operates major pieces of machinery and equipment.
• Drives and maintains a truck and performs truck inspections.
• Participates in the on-call rotation every 6 weeks.
• Prepares for severe weather, ice control, and storm damage.

Skills

Power tools

Vehicles

Mowers

HVAC systems

Construction equipment

Water plants

Monitoring gauges

Teamwork

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Utilities Maintenance Worker I ensures the upkeep and care of water and wastewater systems. This is accomplished by maintaining and installing water and wastewater systems throughout the city and maintaining the safe and efficient operation of equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Repairs and maintains water and sewer systems by changing out and repairing lines, main breaks, and hydrants, unstopping mains, cleaning valves, removing debris, changing out meters, installing new parts and equipment, and inspecting lines

• Operates major pieces of machinery and equipment
• Drives and maintains a truck and performs truck inspections
• Participates in the on-call rotation every 6 weeks
• Prepares for severe weather, ice control, and storm damage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to use or repair small/light equipment such as power tools.
• Ability to use or repair medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers.
• Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to use or repair heavy or complex machinery, such as HVAC systems, construction equipment, or water plants.
• Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member.

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES

This position is eligible for 4 10-hour days scheduling upon the successful completion of a six-month probationary period and at supervisor's discretion.