Utility Maintenance Worker

City of Friendswood; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Friendswood is seeking a maintenance worker to assist in repairing equipment and facilities for water and wastewater systems. You will perform repairs, operate light trucks, and respond to emergencies as needed.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, up to 3 years of related experience, and the appropriate Texas licenses; 24-hour availability during emergencies is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-3 years related experience
• Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record
• Grade "D" certificate in the water
• Class "I" Collection license

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs water and wastewater treatment facilities using a variety of tools and equipment.
• Raises manholes, valve boxes, and meter boxes using hand tools and masonry tools.
• Uses hand tools to expose, cut, remove, and replace or clamp damaged sewer lines or water lines.
• Taps mainlines, install saddles, and connects water service to meter.
• Repairs and installs fittings, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances associated with water distribution on lines from 3"-24".
• Operates light trucks to transport crewmembers, equipment, and materials to worksite.
• Operates water jet rodder to clear clogged sewer lines.
• Taps mainlines, installs saddles, and connects sewer lines to residences.
• Repairs and installs taps, fittings, manholes and other appurtenances associated with sanitary sewer collection on lines from 4"- 24".
• Performs light mechanical repairs such as oil and filter changes.
• Provides emergency response to repair or maintain equipment or system, after normal working hours.
• Performs other duties within areas of responsibility and ability, as assigned.
• Fulfills on-call responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

0-3 years related experience

Valid Texas driver's license

Grade "D" water certificate

Class "I" Collection license

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To assist in the repairs of equipment and facilities used to pump, store, distribute, convey or treat and process water and wastewater.

Work Performed

• Maintains and repairs water and wastewater treatment facilities using a variety of tools and equipment.


• Raises manholes, valve boxes, and meter boxes using hand tools and masonry tools.


• Uses hand tools to expose, cut, remove, and replace or clamp damaged sewer lines or water lines.


• Taps mainlines, install saddles, and connects water service to meter.


• Repairs and installs fittings, valves, hydrants and other appurtenances associated with water distribution on lines from 3\"-24\".


• Operate light trucks to transport crewmembers, equipment, and materials to worksite.


• Operates water jet rodder to clear clogged sewer lines.


• Taps mainlines, installs saddles, and connects sewer lines to residences.


• Repairs and installs taps, fittings, manholes and other appurtenances associated with sanitary sewer collection on lines from 4\"- 24\".


• Performs light mechanical repairs such as oil and filter changes.


• Provides emergency response to repair or maintain equipment or system, after normal working hours.


• Performs other duties within areas of responsibility and ability, as assigned.


• Fulfills on-call responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.


• Must possess 0-3 years of related experience


• Valid Texas driver's license is required, with a good driving record


• Grade \"D\" certificate in the water


• Class \"I\" Collection license

Position is considered Emergency Essential and will require 24-hour availability during emergency conditions.

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