Utilities Maintenance Worker I

City of Maypearl; Duncanville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl seeks an Utilities Maintenance Worker I to maintain water and wastewater systems and ensure safe operation of equipment citywide. You will perform repairs on lines and hydrants, operate essential machinery, and support storm readiness.

The role offers an on-site schedule with a 4x10 option after probation and requires a high school diploma plus licenses: Class C Driver's license, with ability to obtain Class B CDL in 3 months and Class C Water license within 2 years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must obtain CDL Class B within 3 months.
• Must obtain Class C Water license within 2 years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Power tools operation

Medium equipment handling

Gauge monitoring

Heavy machinery familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Class “C” Driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a Class “B” CDL Driver’s license within 3 months of City provided required training. Must be able to obtain a Class C Water license through TCEQ within 2 years of hire.