Utility Maintenance Worker - Distribution & Collections Construction

Pearland; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance premium coverage for

TMRS retirement with 2:1 match

Recreation fitness center access

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

11 paid holidays + 2 holidays; paid,

Job summary

City of Pearland is seeking a full-time Utility Maintenance Worker to support the Utilities - Distribution and Collections Construction division. The role involves installation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater facilities in a fast-paced environment with close proximity to Houston.

The position offers a competitive salary of $18.86-$20.41 per hour plus comprehensive benefits including dental, life, and major medical coverage, TMRS retirement with a 2:1 employer match, paid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Class I Wastewater Certificate preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Install valves, water lines, and manholes; sewer pipes with appropriate fillings and tees.
• Repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, and meters.
• Assist in measuring distances from grade stakes.
• Bolt, nail, align, and block up under forms.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to align, move, and adjust machinery to grade specs.
• Gather and organize materials for transport; load pipe and manhole onto truck.
• Position, join, align, and seal pipe sections.
• Erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
• Mop, brush, or spread paints or bituminous material for protection.
• Apply caulking compounds to seal crevices.
• Grind, sand, or polish concrete, steel, or plastic.
• Saw lumber, dismantle forms, and prepare work area; install pipe hangers.
• Check stock in yard for job assignments and upcoming jobs.
• Perform maintenance on machines and trucks; grease, wash, and oil as needed.
• Clean worksite; restore ground and sod after work.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class C Texas Driver's License

Class I Wastewater Certificate (preferred)

Job description

City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Utility Maintenance Worker to improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Utilities - Distribution and Collections Construction division. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environments? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Utility Maintenance Worker earns a competitive salary of $18.86- $20.41/based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas.

A successful candidate will have close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER

The Utility Maintenance Worker that will perform a variety of manual tasks associated with the construction and repair of water distribution and wastewater connection facilities as assigned. Work on construction projects, usually in utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another where demands require worker with varied experience and ability to work without close supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Install valves, water lines, and manholes; sewer pipes with appropriate fillings and tees.
• Repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, and meters.
• Assist in measuring distances from grade stakes.
• Bolt, nail, align, and block up under forms.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Gather and organize materials to be transported; load pipe, manhole, and various other materials onto truck for delivery to job site.
• Position, join, align, and seal pipe sections.
• Erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
• Mop, brush, or spread paints or bituminous compounds over surfaces for protection.
• Apply caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices.
• Grind, sand, or polish surfaces such as concrete, steel, and plastic.
• Saw lumber, dismantle forms, remove projections from concrete, mount pipe hangers, and dig out and clean around pipes.
• Check stock in yard for job assignments and for up-coming jobs.
• Perform maintenance on machines, trucks, etc., ensuring that equipment is greased, washed and cleaned, and oil is changed.
• Pick up around job site ensuring that used parts and materials are not left, and that ground is leveled back to grade and sod is replaced.

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid, Class "C" Texas Driver's License
• Class I Wastewater Certificate, preferred, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.