Utility Worker I - Water

Gfoat; Sanger (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a skilled equipment operator for the Water/Wastewater Department. The role involves reading meters, connecting and disconnecting service, and operating heavy machinery such as dump trucks and backhoes to install and repair water distribution and wastewater systems.

Candidates should have basic maintenance knowledge, the ability to work with staff and customers, and the stamina to handle physically demanding tasks in outdoor environments, including overtime or on-call rotations

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Up to one year experience in construction or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Reads and records meters; installs, connects, and disconnects meters.
• Operates and maintains water/distribution and wastewater systems using heavy equipment.
• Transports equipment to job sites and performs preventive maintenance.
• Communicates service issues and reports to supervisor.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Reading instructions

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dump truck

Backhoe

Track loaders

Steel wheel compactors

Job description

Purpose:

Responsible for operating heavy equipment and performing meter and distribution line services in the Water/Wastewater Department.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions may include the following. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Reads and records water and electric meters; installs connects, and disconnects meters.
• Installs, maintain, and repairs water distribution and wastewater collection systems with the use of hand tools and heavy equipment (dump truck, backhoe, track loaders, and steel wheel compactors).
• Transports heavy equipment and materials to and from job sites.
• Inspects equipment and performs preventive maintenance or repairs as needed. Refers complex equipment problems to supervisor.
• Confers with customers regarding service problems and reports feedback to supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of field maintenance and emergency repair of heavy equipment
• Basic knowledge of methods, techniques, and safety precautions involved in the operation of heavy and complex equipment
• Basic skills to produce finished quality maintenance repair with minimum rework
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, fellow employees, elected officials, supervisors, citizens, business and community groups
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, complete daily work orders, and work independently in the absence of supervision
• Ability to establish work priorities and complete job tasks within a specified time frame with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Basic understanding of problem solving and conflict management techniques
• Basic understanding of excellent customer relations practices
• Basic skills to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using proper business English
• Basic understanding of City safety rules and operating procedures
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Up to one (1) year experience in construction or maintenance

Licenses and Certifications:

• Texas Class “C\" license when hired
• Texas Class “B\" CDL or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment
• TCEQ Class “D\" Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection License or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of work performed is in an outdoor environment with frequent exposure to hazardous and unpleasant conditions. Work requires entering confined spaces and around heavy equipment. Work requires extensive stooping, lifting of 100 lbs., standing, climbing, and other physical activities needed to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Ability to work overtime and/or be on-call for the department during extreme weather and/or the rotation of schedule on nights/weekends and emergency calls and respond to a call within thirty (30) minutes

Preferences:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Prior experience in construction and maintenance