Utility Maintenance I / Utility Maintenance Trainee

City of Leander; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Leander seeks an entry-level Utility Maintenance Trainee to assist in water and wastewater repairs, meter work, and related construction tasks. The schedule runs Monday–Thursday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Friday 6:30 am to 10:30 am, with on-call rotation and potential DOT random drug testing.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, a valid Class C driver’s license, and must obtain a TCEQ Class I Collection License and/or a TCEQ D Water license.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position performing water and wastewater maintenance tasks.
• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class C Driver's License from TX or any other US state.
• Must hold or obtain TCEQ Class I Collection License and/or TCEQ D Water.
• First aid certificate within 9 months of the hire date.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in related field.
• Preferred: 1+ year experience in construction/repair.

Responsibilities

• Repairs water and wastewater mains; cleans and prepares pipes for repairs; installs repair parts and evaluates effectiveness of repair.
• Installs wastewater taps, water taps and meters; prepares pipes and fittings, tab main by hand or machine and install service to property line.
• Assists in excavation; operates air hammer to break rock and asphalt; uses pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock from hole, uses probe to locate pipe.
• Cleans wastewater lines; uses hand and/or machine rods to unclog or clean main.
• Installs fire hydrants, valves, manholes and clean outs.
• Subject to on-call rotation and emergency response; follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Basic maintenance aptitude

Manual labor readiness

On-call adaptability

Reading and following procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

TCEQ Class I License

TCEQ D Water License

Valid TX Class C Driver's License

Job description

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL POSITIONS EITHER AT A UTILITY MAINTENANCE I LEVEL OR UTILITY MAINTENANCE TRAINEE

THE STARTING SALARY FOR THE UM TRAINEE POSITION IS $20.00

Performs entry-level work. Work involves utilizing physical labor to assist in water and wastewater repairs, replacement, excavation, meter installation and taps. Operating equipment associated with maintenance and construction of water and sewer main projects. Maintaining and operating the City’s wastewater treatment plant system in a safe, effective, and efficient manner, using technical expertise that follows generally accepted practices and procedures. Workers must be able to be scheduled for “on-call” rotation. This position is subject to “DOT random drug testing”. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Friday, 6:30 am to 10:30 am. Work schedule is subject to change.
• Repairs water and wastewater mains; cleans and prepares pipes for repairs; installs repair parts and evaluates effectiveness of repair.
• Installs wastewater taps, water taps and meters; prepares pipes and fittings, tab main by hand or machine and install service to property line.
• Assists in excavation; operates air hammer to break rock and asphalt; uses pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock from hole, uses probe to locate pipe.
• Cleans wastewater lines; uses hand and/or machine rods to unclog or clean main.
• Installs fire hydrants, valves, manholes and clean outs.
• Cleans, and maintains tools and equipment. Loads and unloads trucks.
• Subject to after-hours call out for emergency situations including on call rotation and special events.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Class "C" Driver's License from TX or any other US state(Approximately 80% driving time in a company vehicle.)

Required Certificates and Licenses

• Must have a TCEQ Class “I” Collection License and/or a TCEQ “D” Water.
• Must have or must obtain a basic first aid certificate within 9 months of the hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years work experience in any aspect of construction/repair, water/wastewater repair, plumbing, apprentice or related experience.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or universityor technical school in a related field.

• Experience working for a government entity such as a City, County, or a State agency.

• Possess basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, heavy (vehicular) construction equipment, pumps and equipment used in and around water and wastewater systems. Possess familiarity with hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, structures and buildings.
• Skill and ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to work irregular schedules with overtime, frequent change of tasks.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and perform complex mathematical calculations. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply comprehend and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e., early mornings, afternoons, evenings, late-nights shifts, weekends).
• Workers must be able to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment to ensure personal, public, and personnel safety.
• Must be able to wear city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment - Steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.
• Knowledge of Methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing with proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push, pull, drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat; dust and fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.