Utility Maintenance Worker II

Alvarado, City of (TX); Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alvarado is seeking a skilled worker to perform construction, maintenance, and repair of water, sewer, and storm lines, along with related facilities. The role involves operating heavy equipment and responding to public inquiries while following safety protocols.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience with pumps, valves, water and sewer systems, and heavy equipment. On-call readiness is required for emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of construction or maintenance experience with pumps, valves, water and sewer systems, and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain water, sewer, and storm lines and related facilities.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment safely (dump trucks, backhoes, etc.).
• Respond to public complaints and during emergencies; assist in on-call situations.
• Locate underground services and monitor system performance.

Skills

Basic construction knowledge

Safe work practices

Operation of construction equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of construction or maintenance experience with pumps, valves, water and sewer systems

Job description

DEFINITION

To perform a wide variety of skilled work in the construction, replacement, repair, installation, and cleaning of the City's sanitary sewer, storm collection system, water distribution, water production systems, streets and related facilities. The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Install, remove, clean, and repair sewer lines, storm lines, water lines and related facilities.
• Cut, lay, install, and repair water mains, storm lines, sewer lines, valves and hydrants, etc.
• Operate large construction equipment such as dump trucks, vac truck, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, trenching machines, Hydro Excavators, rodders, Durapatcher, hydro-cleaners, closed circuit televising equipment etc.
• Build and repair manholes, catch basins, and other related facilities.
• Participate in construction, maintenance, and repair work, using established safe work practices and procedures.
• Install barricades and route traffic in a safe manner.
• Respond to public complaints and requests for service.
• Turn on new water services, turn off discontinued water services and delinquencies, disconnect sewer services, and distribute notification papers related to the same.
• Install new water and sewer taps as needed.
• Install, test, and replace water meters as necessary.
• Operate a jackhammer and all construction-related hand tools.
• Install shoring and related safety equipment.
• Operate sewer cleaning equipment.
• Locate and repair water leaks, damaged lines, and worn valves.
• Collect samples, perform a variety of routine tests; record and monitor results
• Install, test, repair, and replace fire hydrants.
• Test, repair, install, and replace backflow prevention devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Basic construction, repair, and maintenance methods, procedures, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Safe work practices under hazardous conditions.
• Operation of a variety of construction equipment.

Ability to

• Perform a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Locate underground services.
• Work under routine and emergency conditions, sometimes in severe weather.
• Install, repair, remove, and clean water, sewer, and storm sewer pipes.
• Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment.
• Install and remove shoring.
• Work efficiently and safely with others.
• Understand and follow instructions and directions.
• Perform a wide variety of physically strenuous tasks as required.
• Respond appropriately to public inquiries and complaints in a tactful, courteous manner.
• Make responsible decisions with little or no instructions.
• Perform job functions in high-stress environments.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of construction or maintenance experience working with pumps, valves, water and sewer systems, and heavy equipment

Licenses and Certifications:

• A valid Texas Driver's License is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Water Distribution "C" license, or higher, issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

Special Requirements:

The Utilities Department team members are considered essential employees for the community and play a critical role in maintaining and restoring water and wastewater services during emergencies. Team members will be required to be reachable and ready to come to work immediately when on-call, or when a critical situation arises, like severe weather events, power outages, or significant equipment malfunctions, to help manage the response and minimize disruption to operations.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Employees are expected to maintain the ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment on a frequent basis, 25 lbs., and on an occasional basis, 50-100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this job include the ability to read, write, make observations, and the ability to adjust focus.