Utility Tech

City of Maypearl; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl seeks a Water Maintenance Worker to support Water/Sewer and Public Works, under the Water Maintenance Foreman. Primary duties include reading meters, repairing leaks, and assisting with sewer backups; outdoor work in variable weather, and potential on-call duties.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Class D Water License (or ability to obtain within a year), and at least 1 year of water/sewer experience; able to lift up to 100 pounds and operate backhoe and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Class D Water License or higher is required (or ability to obtain within one year).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in water and/or sewer preferred.
• Previous experience with maintenance and/or repair work.

Responsibilities

• Works on various components within the water and sewer systems.
• Replace and read water meters, repair water leaks, streets, and sidewalks.
• Assist with sewer line backups as needed.
• Perform site clean-up as required and directed by the Water Maintenance Foreman.
• Set up barricades at worksites and observe safe working procedures.
• Lead and direct other water maintenance workers as needed.
• Work mostly outdoors in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather.
• Subject to on-call 24 hours a day.
• Assist with Streets, Public Works, and other department tasks as directed by Public Works Administration.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.

Skills

General Labor

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class D Water License or higher

Tools

Backhoe

Excavation equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Works in the Water/Sewer and Public Works Department, under the supervision of the Water Maintenance Foreman.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all tasks and responsibilities performed by an employee in this role; employees may be assigned duties not listed below. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

• Works on various components within the water and sewer systems.
• Replace and read water meters, repair water leaks, streets, and sidewalks
• Assist with sewer line backups as needed.
• Perform site clean-up as required and directed by the Water Maintenance Foreman.
• Set up barricades at worksites and observe safe working procedures.
• Lead and direct other water maintenance workers as needed.
• Work mostly outdoors in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather. Some exposure to dust, loud noises, odor, electrical, mechanical, and toxic hazards. Use proper safety precautions. Communicate effectively and courteously with other city employees and the public.
• Subject to on-call 24 hours a day.
• Assist with Streets, Public Works, and other department tasks as directed by Public Works Administration.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.

Requirenments

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Class D Water License or higher required (or ability to obtain in one year.)
• Minimum of 1 year. Experience in water and/or sewer preferred.
• Previous experience performing work activities in maintenance and/or repair work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

General Labor.

Problem-solving and situational thinking skills are required.

Ability to operate various water and sewer equipment and tools required by duties.

Must have excellent communication skills.

Must be able to operate backhoe and other excavation equipment.

Able to lift up to 100 pounds; pull, push, or drag up to 150 pounds; sit, stand, stoop, or twist for extended periods.