Maintenance Worker - Water

City of Rockwall•Rockwall, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Water Department Crew Leader, performs semi-skilled to skilled work in the installation and maintenance of the City’s water lines and associated equipment. Work includes connection of fittings, excavation for the installation of lines, the testing of water pressure, and job-site restoration tasks. Duties involve exposure to adverse working conditions and occasional adverse weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must possess a State of Texas Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.
Considerable knowledge of the practices and materials utilized in the installation and maintenance of a water utility system.
Considerable knowledge of the practices and materials utilized in the installation and maintenance of water metering devices for municipal utility systems.
Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees and the public.
Ability to locate leaks, stoppages and malfunctions in water lines.
Ability to lift heavy objects and work in adverse environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a State of Texas TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License and a Class II Wastewater Collection License.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safe operating conditions of the work site, i.e., traffic hazards, equipment operation, required barricades, road and site areas.
Installs and services water mains and lines.
Excavates trenches for main placement; applies temporary patches to street surface following repair.
Raises, lowers and repairs valve boxes; installs water meters; installs stand pipes.
Locates breaks, leaks, and clogs in utility lines for repair.
Operates equipment such as front-end loaders, jet trucks, jackhammers and dump trucks in the performance of tasks.
Assists supervisor in all tasks as directed.
Functions on call for emergency standby duties and repairs.
Sets up traffic control devices as directed.
Required to report for work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and any required overtime as deemed necessary.
Must maintain a physical condition and standards necessary for the proper performance of duties, with or without accommodations.
Enter data in departments work order software system and utilize mobile data technology.
Performs related work as directed.