Utility Worker I - Wastewater Rehabilitation (2 positions)

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-only medical insurance

Access to medical clinic free of charge

College tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching contributions

Accrual of vacation time

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Pasadena, Texas, is seeking a dedicated worker to perform high-level manual tasks in the maintenance and construction of sanitary sewer lines. You will be responsible for excavating soil, making repairs, and ensuring efficient operations within the team environment.

This position requires a valid Texas driver's license and offers benefits such as affordable medical insurance, access to a medical clinic, and tuition reimbursement, ensuring you have support for your professional and personal needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record required.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy materials and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and construction of sanitary sewer lines.
• Excavate soil and make necessary repairs and connections.
• Work with various hand tools and maintain sewer lines.

Job description

Duties

Performs 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 co‑workers as a team as instructed. May be subject to call‑out service after hours. Shift work may be required. Must be able to obtain and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Work the assigned schedule and comply with City time‑keeping and attendance policy. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record. Position may require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time.

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.