Utility Worker I - Water Distribution (5 positions)

City-of-Pasadena,-Tx; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

City clinic available

Free virtual visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching

Vacation accrual per year

Job summary

City of Pasadena, TX is seeking a field team member to install water lines, insert taps, install and repair water meters, and service fire hydrants. You will work with colleagues, follow safety rules, and maintain licenses and clearances.

The role requires a valid Texas driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to lift and stand for long periods. The city offers generous benefits, retirement matching, and vacation accrual according to years of service.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.
• Physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Install water lines and insert taps as part of the crew.
• Install and repair water meters and service fire hydrants.
• Comply with licenses, certifications, and city attendance policies.

Skills

Texas driver's license

Good driving record

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Working with co-workers as a team in installation of water lines, insertion of taps on water lines, installation of new water meters, installation and repairs of fire hydrants and any other assigned duties. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED: 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

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• 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.