Utility Worker I - Wastewater Collection

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical insurance

Free city clinic visits

Free virtual medical visits

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,500/yr

Retirement match 200%

Vacation accrual

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Texas seeks a Utility Worker I to perform high-level manual tasks in the maintenance and construction of sanitary sewer lines and sewage plants. You will excavate, repair, and connect lines using hand tools, and maintain barricades and shoring equipment.

Works with teammates and may be called out after hours, with possible shift work. The role requires a valid Texas driver’s license, ability to lift and carry heavy materials, and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting and carrying materials, kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and construction of sanitary sewer lines and sewage plants.
• Excavates soil and makes sanitary sewer repairs and connections with various hand tools.
• Repairs, cleans, and maintains sanitary sewer lines.
• Assembles and disassembles barricades and shoring equipment.
• May be subject to call out service after hours; shift work may be required.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Outdoor work

Job description

Duties

The Utility Worker I performs a high level of manual tasks involved in the maintenance and construction of sanitary sewer lines and sewage plants. Excavates soil and makes sanitary sewer repairs and connections with various hand tools. Repairs, cleans, and performs maintenance work on sanitary sewer lines. Assembles and disassembles barricades and shoring equipment. Must have the ability to work with coworkers as a team as instructed. May be subject to call out service after hours. Shift work may be required. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Work the assigned schedule and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record. Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting and carrying materials, kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.