Utilities Maintenance Worker I

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

Job summary

City of Watauga is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform construction and maintenance on city water and wastewater pipelines, meters, hydrants and manholes. You will operate tools, install and repair lines, test and clear blockages, and ensure site safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Texas driver's license, and several water/wastewater certifications or the willingness to obtain them within set timeframes. You must respond to emergencies after hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Texas Driver’s License required.
• Certifications in water/wastewater are preferred or obtainable within specified timelines.
• Must comply with DOT regulations and city drug policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction and maintenance on water and wastewater lines, meters, hydrants, and manholes.
• Operate and maintain equipment and power tools for installation and repair work.
• Load/unload materials and dig trenches, test lines, and clear blockages.
• Respond to emergencies during and after hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Follow safety procedures and traffic control requirements at job sites.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Driver’s License

Tools

Dump trucks

Jack hammers

Street concrete saws

Power tools

Job description

Performs construction and maintenance work associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of the city water and wastewater pipelines, mains, valves, meters, hydrants, and manholes.

• Skillfully operates and performs maintenance on variety of equipment and power tools to install, repair, and maintain the city water supply and sewer lines.

• Loads and unloads construction materials such as pipes, concrete, and waste.
• Digs holes, installs, or repairs lines, tests, and clears blockage in lines, and returns the repair or construction site to original condition and saw cuts streets manually and with various equipment including hand, power, and motor operated machinery.
• Changes out meters, tests hydrants, delivers materials, repairs valves and hydrants, reads water meters as required.
• Assists the Maintenance Worker II with inspection, troubleshooting and repairs of water and sewer lines or related items.
• Responds to emergency calls from citizens, etc. on water and sewer line leaks and repairs.
• Primarily utilizes small power and hand tools such drills, shovels, rakes, and picks. Occasionally operates, dump trucks, dirt compactors, jack hammers, and street concrete saws.

• Always ensures adherence to safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment
• Performs traffic control set up at the job site to ensure a safe working environment, places and gathers cones, flags, set out traffic signs, etc.
• Responds to emergency calls from residents and businesses during and after normal operating hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of this position.
• May perform other assignments and assist with special projects as required.

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.

Scope of Supervision

Works under direct supervision of Utility Supervisor.

High School Diploma or G.E.D. One (1) year of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater systems, preferred. Must possess a Texas Driver’s License.

Required certifications include Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement required within six (6) months of employment. Work zone Traffic Control & Qualified Flagger preferred, must obtain within one (1) year in position. Water Distribution D License, Class I Wastewater Collections License preferred, must obtain within three (3) years in position. Must obtain Water Distribution C License, Class 2 Wastewater Collections License with five (5) years in position.

To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Watauga Drug Policy.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Work Environment

Continuous outdoor and indoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying up to 100 pounds, lifting to 100 pounds. Outside construction and machinery activities performed under normal field operations. Exposed to seasonal temperatures while operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment. Possibility of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, materials, and inclement weather while in the field.

• Ability to possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of the Texas laws and regulations relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws relating to water and wastewater distribution and collection.
• Knowledge in the use of standard hand tools, operation of light power-driven equipment, trucks, and other vehicles.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, planning and prioritizing.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to quickly learn and retain how to use all required tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other employees, departments, and the public, and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.
• Ability to be on the yearly on- call schedule
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.