Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker

Gulfshoresal; Bryan, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal is seeking a general laborer for water distribution and wastewater maintenance tasks. The role includes installing and repairing mains, operating power tools and equipment, and ensuring safety on site. A Texas Class C license is required; a Class A CDL must be obtained after hire.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm. The position pays $18.35/hour or higher depending on licensing/certification, with non-exempt status and on-site responsibilities at city water/wastewater

Qualifications

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record.
• A Class A commercial driver’s license must be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and repair of water and sewer lines and related facilities.
• Assemble and align water mains and service lines.
• Operate air hammer, pick and shovel to remove dirt/rock; locate pipes.
• Support preventative maintenance on water/wastewater systems.
• Transport materials/tools; set up and remove traffic control devices.
• Load/unload trucks; drive a dump truck as needed.
• Operate hand and power tools and equipment; conduct daily safety checks.
• Maintain and service tools/equipment; perform walk-around checks.
• Observe safety precautions and wear PPE on sites.
• Perform related duties and respond to work.

Skills

Tool operation

Safety compliance

Vehicle operation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Dump truck

Air hammer

PPE

Job description

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm

Hiring Pay Rate: $18.35/hour (or higher depending on licensing/certification)

Job Summary:

Performs the duties of a general laborer or those requiring a basic understanding and use of tools used in the maintenance, installation, and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with the installation and repair of water and sewer lines and other related facilities, including excavating and repairing broken lines.
• Performs work in assembling, laying, and aligning water distribution and water reclamation collection mains and service lines.
• Operates air hammer to break rock and asphalt; uses pick and shovel to remove dirt and rock; uses a probe to locate the pipe.
• Assists with the City’s preventative maintenance program on water distribution and wastewater collection mains, lines, equipment, and facilities.
• Transports materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites, and sets up and removes warning signs and traffic control devices.
• Loads and unloads trucks; drives a dump truck as needed.
• Operates a variety of hand tools, power tools, and other equipment such as jackhammers, air compressors, pumps, pneumatic tools, and generators.
• Cleans, services, and maintains assigned tools, machinery, equipment, and vehicles and conducts walkaround checks of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment at the beginning of each work day to ensure it is in safe working order and properly stocked.
• Ensures that all established safety precautions and practices are observed during the performance of work; wears proper safety gear on every job site (PPE).
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements:

Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system. Once hired, a Class A commercial driver’s license must be obtained within the time frame set by the department.