Maintenance Worker II- Water Distribution

City of Carrollton•Carrollton, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing general labor/crew member duties in support of maintenance projects such as streets, concrete and drainage projects, or performs specialized duties related to Water Utilities. Work is performed with moderate supervision. This role involves a variety of specialized maintenance work in assigned areas, including installing, maintaining, and repairing concrete, signs, and grounds. The position requires transporting equipment and supplies, operating various construction and maintenance equipment, and performing preventative maintenance. Responsibilities also include operating and repairing hand and power tools, completing logs and reports, observing safe work methods, securing work sites, setting up traffic control, and preparing/cleaning work sites. The role includes participating in meetings and training, monitoring inventory, responding to emergencies, and performing other assigned duties. Specifically for Water Distribution, this involves setting up transitions, repairing water and sewer lines, fixing fire hydrants and valves, changing meters, investigating water leaks, irrigation repair, and site restoration.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver license.
Must pass pre-employment drug test.
Must pass criminal history check.
Must pass motor vehicle records check.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local vehicle ordinances
Knowledge of basic construction practices
Knowledge of equipment, tools, materials, and methods of assigned specialty area
Knowledge of occupational hazards and related safety precautions
Skilled in writing, reading and comprehending instructions in English
Skilled in performing varied maintenance work in a safe, efficient manner
Skilled in performing manual labor
Skilled in maintaining small to medium sized equipment and trucks
Skilled in completing paperwork and documentation
Skilled in performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities
Skilled in operating, maintaining, and repairing a variety of hand and power tools
Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
TCEQ issued occupational licensing.
One year of related maintenance and/or construction experience.
TCEQ Class D Water License within twelve months of employment.
Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver license within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of specialized maintenance work in assigned area of responsibility.
Professionally and effectively communicates with customers.
Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of concrete, signs, grounds, and/or other related items in assigned area of responsibility.
Transports a variety of equipment, supplies, and other applicable items to and from job sites.
Operates a variety of light and/or medium construction and/or maintenance equipment, which may include: breakers, track hoes, concrete cutting saws, backhoes, augers, loaders, trenchers, chainsaws, compactors, crane trucks, vacuum trailer, and/or other related items.
Performs preventative maintenance of equipment.
Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of hand and/or power tools in assigned area of responsibility.
Completes a variety of logs, documents, and/or simple reports regarding quantity of materials handled, equipment operations, and/or other related information.
Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment. Secures work sites from hazards as needed.
Sets up traffic warning devices and barricades and directs traffic around work sites. Checks and inspects barricades daily for proper placement and visibility.
Prepares and cleans up work sites.
Participates in/on a variety of meetings and training sessions.
Monitors inventory and supply levels; recommends replenishment of materials.
Responds to emergency operation and on-call situations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs a wide variety of activities in support of water utility maintenance activities, which includes: setting up transitions; repairing water and sewer lines; fixing and maintaining fire hydrants; changing out meters; investigating water leaks; fixing and maintaining valves; irrigation repair and site restoration after maintenance activities; and/or, performing other related activities.