Utility Worker I - Water Distribution (5 positions)

City of Pasadena, TX; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee health insurance

On-site medical clinic

Free virtual visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Generous vacation

Job summary

The City of Pasadena, TX is seeking a team-oriented employee to assist with water line installation, taps on water lines, installation of new water meters, hydrant service, and any other assigned duties.

Requirements include a valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record; the job may require moderate to heavy lifting, kneeling, crouching, bending, pushing/pulling, and standing for extended periods. The City offers generous benefits and retirement matching.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to install water lines and taps, install new water meters, and service fire hydrants.
• Adhere to schedule and City timekeeping policy; maintain required licenses, certifications, and clearances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Texas driver's license

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

Benefits

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 – 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.

Salary: $14.50 per hour