Water Distribution Maintenance

Gfoat; San Juan, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a crew-oriented Water Distribution worker to assist in maintaining water and sewer lines, repairing hydrants, and making water taps. The role requires reading and writing English, a Texas driver’s license, and passing state certifications within stated timelines.

The position involves varied shifts, field work, and potential travel to sites for inspections and repairs. A Class B CDL and advanced water licenses are preferred but not required at hire.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass T.C.E.Q. Class “D” Certification in Distribution Water or Level I Collection within six months and acquire a C License within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Works as a crew member to repair or maintain water, sewer lines and streets.
• Repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Makes water taps.
• Inspects equipment for proper operation and safety before use.
• Responds to emergencies as required (on call).
• Installs new utility lines and repairs existing ones.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• May perform other duties for city events.

Education

High school diploma or GED

T.C.E.Q. Class D Certification in Distribution Water or Level I Collection

C License in Distribution Water or Level II Collection

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Under general supervision of the Crew Leader. Position has responsibilities for reports and or records. Several decisions are made weekly requiring some interpretations and judgment. Renders simple public services several times a week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works as a member of a crew when repairing or maintaining water, sewer lines and streets.
• Repairs and replace fire hydrants.
• Makes water taps.
• Inspects equipment for proper operation and safety prior to operating.
• Responds to emergencies when required; (subject to on call)
• Installation of new utility lines.
• Repair utility lines.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• May perform other duties as assigned for different events (Ex. Parades or City Events).
• Will perform other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS:

Backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, generators, hand and powered tools, ladders, hammers, compressors, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position may have some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts, may involve occasional travel. Exposure to hazards which might result in serious injury; may work under extreme outdoor conditions. The physical demands are up to medium lifting up to 50 lbs. significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, and carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling.

Note: The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.

EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:

Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to pass T.C.E.Q. Class “D” Certification in Distribution Water or “Level I” Collection within six months and must also be able to acquire a “C License” in Distribution Water or “Level II” Collection within 3 years of employment. Must be able to read and write English. Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and sufficient knowledge in a field to perform most normal work as assigned with little direction supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Class “B” CDL driver’s license. Possess a valid T.C.E.Q. Class “D” or higher Level of water license and experience working in Water Distribution System.