Utility Worker III - Street & Bridge (2 positions)

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very generous benefits

Low-cost medical insurance

Medical clinic on-site (free)

Free virtual visits

College tuition reimbursement

200% City match on retirement

Vacation accrual up to six weeks

Job summary

City of Pasadena is seeking a Utility Worker III to lead a crew in digging and replacing drainage lines and performing maintenance on streets, sidewalks, ditches, and storm sewers. The role requires strong manual labor, independent work, and safety judgment with equipment like backhoes and gas tools.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and a Texas Class B CDL with a clean driving record; Class A CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; and 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Class B CDL and good driving record.
• PREFERRED: To obtain a Class A CDL

Responsibilities

• Leads crew to dig up and replace drainage lines and maintains streets, sidewalks, ditches, and storm sewers.
• Operates backhoes or trenchers and places pipes in trenches.
• Assembles and disassembles barricades and uses city radio.
• Adheres to safety equipment and procedures; exercises judgment when safety factors exist.

Skills

Independent work

Judgment

Safety awareness

Radio operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Class B CDL

Tools

Gas saws

Air hammer

Sledge hammer

Backhoe

Job description

Duties: The Utility Worker III leads work on crew to dig up and replace drainage lines and to complete assignments in the maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks, ditches, and storm sewers. High level of manual labor required to dig, shore up and back-fill. Places pipe in trenches dug by backhoe or trencher. Adjusts culvert to insure proper grade. Assemble and disassemble barricades. Must be skilled in using hand tools. Use proper safety equipment and procedures at all times. If a safety factor exists, must decide what precautionary steps to take. Must be able to work independently; display good judgment; ability to assess situation and make appropriate determination on how to proceed. Knowledge of the operation of tools and equipment which may be used, such as gas saws, air hammer, sledge hammer, water pumps, backhoe, sharp shooter, and/or front-end loader. Must be able to properly use city radio. 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 general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Texas Class B CDL and good driving record. PREFERRED: To obtain a Class A CDL

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.