Utility Maintenance Worker I

City of Midlothian; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city is seeking a Utility Maintenance Worker responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing city-operated utilities and facilities. This role requires a high school diploma, relevant licenses, and the ability to perform physical labor outdoors in challenging conditions. The position also involves responding to emergencies and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques for water and sewer.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable record.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, installs, repairs utility services and water meters.
• Monitors equipment to prevent damage to utility lines.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains equipment in safe operating order.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Ability to operate light equipment

Knowledge of safe handling procedures

Ability to follow instructions

Skill in use of PC and related applications

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Water Class D license (or must obtain)

Wastewater Class D license (or must obtain)

Job description

Starting Hiring Salary: $34,985.18 - $42,856.85, annually
Under general supervision of the Utility Foreman, this position performs general maintenance, repair, and installation on city owned and operated facilities and utilities.

• Maintains, installs, repairs, replaces, and connects/disconnects utility services, water meters, and sewer and water lines.
• Monitors equipment operator to prevent damage to other utilities lines while digging.
• Sets up traffic barricades, signage, and cones.
• Organizes tools, equipment, and supplies to complete assignments.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains equipment and tools in safe operating order.
• Performs routine inspections of assigned areas to detect any necessary repairs or hazardous conditions.
• Cleans work sites and replaces landscaping.
• Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage, and support to other City departments as assigned.
• Travels to attend meetings and training.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent, is preferred.

General maintenance experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques for water and sewer.
• Ability to operate and maintain light equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of safe handling procedures of hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Skill in the use of PC, tablets, and related software applications such as Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Special Requirements Mobility within a field and outdoor environment is required.

Subject to be on-call during non-working hours.

Must be available to work during severe weather events.

This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to regulated random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
Licenses & Certifications Water Class D (Distribution) and/or Wastewater Class D (Collections I) license is required, or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards. Class A Commercial Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
Work Environment Work involves continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to extreme and inclement weather conditions, disagreeable elements, and noise. Working environment includes the potential of exposure to dust, chemicals, and mechanical hazards. Occasional exposure to moving traffic, confined spaces, loud noises, fumes, irritants, rodents, and insects. Physical demands require a heavy strength level frequent lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading of objects weighing up to 80 lbs., and occasional pushing and pulling objects up to 100 lbs. Continuous physical exertion and repetitive motion, requiring heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, legs, back, or sensory faculties. Climbs, kneels, squats, stoops, bends, or walks in confined spaces. May be subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, walking, and operating equipment.