Utility Worker II - Water Distribution (2 positions)

City-of-Pasadena,-Tx; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance below $15/mo

City medical clinic on-site

Virtual visits free

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,500/yr

Retirement match 200%

Vacation accrual up to six weeks/yr

Job summary

The City of Pasadena is seeking a team-oriented worker to install and repair water lines, fire hydrants, and valves, and to install new meters and taps. You must maintain required licenses, certifications, and clearances, and follow the city’s timekeeping and attendance policy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with one year of related experience, valid Texas driver’s license, and physical readiness for lifting and moving heavy items.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water lines, fire hydrants and valves.
• Install new meters and taps.
• Work with co-workers and comply with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duties Working with co-workers as a team on installing water lines, repairing water lines, fire hydrants and valves. Installing new meters and taps. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and one year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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.