Utility Maintenance Worker I / II

City Of League City; League City (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of League City is seeking a general repair and maintenance worker for the Line Repair Department. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining water and sewer lines, operating a Vactor or dump truck as needed, and maintaining daily records.

The role is safety sensitive and may require random drug testing. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a Class D Water Operator license within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Ability to switch between tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Proficiency in using power and hand tools.
• Safety awareness for operating heavy equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair water and sewer lines.
• Keep records of daily operations and stock parts.
• Respond to customer issues and on-call duties after hours.
• Operate vehicles and equipment as required, including the Vactor/dump trucks.
• Assist in training new hires and perform related duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vactor truck operation

Dump truck operation

Job description

The purpose of this job is to perform a variety of general repair and maintenance duties for the Line Repair Department. May drive a Vactor truck or dump truck. This is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position. As such, you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs City water and sewer lines.
• Maintains equipment and cleans hand tools and job sites.
• Assists in keeping daily records of all operations.
• Stocks crew truck with parts.
• Addresses customer complaints and problems.
• Performs on-call after hour duties.
• Operate, as required, a Vactor truck to clean water and sewer mains.
• Assists in training new hires.
• Performs related work as required.

Must be able to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of League City’s citizens, and that, City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, or immediately after an emergency.

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must obtain Class D Water Operator license issued by TCEQ within 18 months of employment

Knowledge of:

• English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• City water and sewer infrastructure
• Safety regulations related to operating vehicles, equipment and hand tools

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Working with hands and maintaining equipment

Ability to:

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Use a wide range of power and hand tools in a safe and efficeint manner
• Troubleshoot damage to water and sewer main and service lines
• Operate equipment safely and effeciently
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.