Utility Worker II - Street & Bridge (2 Positions)

City of Pasadena, TX; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pasadena, TX is seeking an Utility Worker II to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of City streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other Public Works facilities.

You will operate light and medium construction equipment, assist with storm sewer maintenance, and may serve as a lead on projects. A Texas driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in all weather are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. One (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 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.
• PREFERRED: Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL). Knowledge in use of excavation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of light and medium construction equipment and assists with utility maintenance activities.
• May serve as a lead worker on assigned projects by providing guidance and training to less experienced employees.
• Responds to after-hours call-outs, emergency repairs, and severe weather events as required.
• Excavates trenches and work areas using hand tools and construction equipment while maintaining proper grades and elevations.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces storm drainage pipes, culverts, inlets, manholes, and related infrastructure.
• Repairs potholes, patches asphalt and concrete surfaces, and performs roadway maintenance.
• Cleans, repairs, and maintains storm drains, drainage channels, and culverts to ensure proper water flow.
• Installs, assembles, and removes barricades, traffic control devices, trench boxes, shoring systems, and safety equipment.
• Assists with emergency response activities, including flooding, storm damage, roadway hazards, and other Public Works emergencies.
• Responds to after‑hours call‑outs, emergency repairs, and severe weather events as required.
• Works assigned schedule and complies with the City’s timekeeping and attendance policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Lead worker (training)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B (preferred)

Excavation equipment knowledge

Job description

Duties

The Utility Worker II performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of City streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, rights‑of‑way, parks, stormwater infrastructure, and other Public Works facilities. Operates a variety of light and medium construction equipment and assists with utility maintenance activities, including storm sewer inspections using specialized camera equipment. This position may serve as a lead worker on assigned projects by providing guidance and training to less experienced employees. Employees may be required to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, or respond to emergency call‑outs as operational needs require. Excavates trenches and work areas using hand tools and construction equipment while maintaining proper grades and elevations. Installs, repairs, and replaces storm drainage pipes, culverts, inlets, manholes, and related infrastructure. Repairs potholes, patches asphalt and concrete surfaces, and performs roadway maintenance. Cleans, repairs, and maintains storm drains, drainage channels, and culverts to ensure proper water flow. Installs, assembles, and removes barricades, traffic control devices, trench boxes, shoring systems, and safety equipment. Assists with emergency response activities, including flooding, storm damage, roadway hazards, and other Public Works emergencies. Responds to after‑hours call‑outs, emergency repairs, and severe weather events as required. Must have and maintain, without interruption, required certifications and licenses. Works assigned schedule and complies with the City’s timekeeping and attendance policies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. One (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 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.

PREFERRED: Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL). Knowledge in use of excavation equipment.

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.

Salary: $14.80 per hour