Construction Maintenance Worker

City of Harlingen Waterworks System • Harlingen, TX

9d • $17 - $21

About The Position

Performs non-skilled and skilled technical work in maintaining, repairing, modifying, and installing specialized equipment, structures, and fixtures in water and wastewater systems, along with associated general construction. The role carries out construction, maintenance, and repair work at water and wastewater plants and lift stations, applying skills across mechanical, electrical, carpentry, masonry, and plumbing trades. Work is performed under limited to general supervision, with independent judgment guided by established procedures and trade practices. Performance is evaluated through observation and overall efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Experience with common practices, tools, methods, and techniques used in construction and mechanical trades.
• Experience as a journeyman, preferably in construction, plumbing, electrical, or related trades.
• Experience using basic hand tools and some large equipment.
• Experience operating heavy machinery used in maintenance and construction trades.
• Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant equipment and operations.
• Working knowledge of detecting and taking appropriate action regarding water treatment equipment, chemical feed machines, and related equipment.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with wastewater plant activities and chemicals.
• Knowledge of the mechanical requirements of water or wastewater treatment plant systems.
• Knowledge of the operating principles of pumps, motors, and related plant equipment.
• Basic knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment associated with construction and mechanical trades.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and appropriate remedial measures associated with work assignments.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery used in maintenance and construction trades.
• Ability to detect malfunctions in mechanical equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interpret simple plans and sketches.
• Ability to understand and communicate HWWS policies, procedures, and services; make decisions in accordance with them; and maintain accurate reports as needed.
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman skills, preferably in construction, plumbing, electrical, or related trades.
• CDL Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements; if not already held, it must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair structures, equipment, machinery, and related apparatus at water and wastewater plants and lift stations.
• Apply trade skills, particularly in mechanical, electrical, carpentry, masonry, and plumbing work.
• Install or replace equipment and machinery and participate in major plant installations and equipment overhauls.
• Perform carpentry, painting, masonry, and other building maintenance tasks.
• Install water and wastewater lines and perform plumbing tasks.
• Operate motorized equipment used in construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Clean up after repairs are completed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Construction Foreman and Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED