Utility Worker

Prosper, Town of (TX); Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 40,651 - 46,749; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Benefits (TMRS)

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flex Scheduling Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Benefits

Training & Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

A municipal utility service provider is seeking a qualified Utility Worker to lead a small team in the maintenance and repair of town utilities. Responsibilities include operating machinery and monitoring wells and pump stations. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and relevant driver's licenses, with the ability to secure additional water and wastewater licenses within specific timeframes. Competitive hiring salary range is offered, along with various benefits including retirement and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Mandatory possession of valid Class C licenses and ability to secure additional licenses.
• Must be able to operate wells and storage tanks as part of maintenance duties.
• Must possess the physical ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small crew in the maintenance and repair of Town utilities.
• Operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment.
• Monitor and operate wells, storage tanks and pump stations.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Possess a valid Class C Driver's License

Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening

Possession of a Class II Wastewater Collection license

Possession of a Class C Water Distribution license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Construction and maintenance equipment

Job description

The Town of Prosper is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated individual for the position of:

Utility Worker

Hiring Salary Range: $40,651.38 - $46,749.09

Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match Medical, Dental, and Vision

Benefits Effective Within the First 35 days of Employment

Flex Scheduling Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Benefits

Training & Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Possession of a valid Class CDL license and/or obtain within six months of employment.
• Possession of a Class II Wastewater Collection license and/or obtain license within one year.
• Possession of a Class C Water Distribution license and/or obtain license within one year.

To serve as lead worker over a small crew of maintenance personnel performing work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town utilities; to operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment for the performance of assignments on a regular basis. Positions at this level of responsibility assume the most difficult and responsible type of duties assigned within this series including lead supervision over subordinate staff. Monitor, operate wells, storage tanks and pump stations. Perform on call duties as required.

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Work Environment

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.

• Characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Town Council has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

The Town of Prosper, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or the Town Manager.

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