Operations Maintenance Worker IV (T104)

Tarrant Regional Water District•Fort Worth, TX

3d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Maintenance Worker IV will assist their respective operations department with cleaning and upkeep of district fleet/welding facilities, reservoirs/lakes, pipelines, ROW, and/or floodway. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position. Perform vegetation maintenance, painting, and cleaning on pipelines, reservoirs/lakes, floodway, ROW or in operations facilities/property Operate equipment such as skid steer/uni-loader or ag tractor Utilize weed eaters, zero turn mowers and/or standard mowers Build and/or paint fences Operate chainsaws Pull and park utility trailers to job sites Pick up trash along ROW and/or floodway May perform light welding, grinding, basic equipment upkeep/repair May supervise day laborers May be asked to work in confined spaces and/or on bodies of water such as lakes/reservoirs/rivers May be asked to work extra hours such as weekends/evening as needed Attend and participate in job related training, such as ag tractor, confined space, water safety, etc. Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts Perform other duties as required The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides out in the field for long periods of time exposing the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time. They will periodically work in buildings without climate control. This position will also work in confined spaces, underground, in diches, on water ways such as lakes or rivers, and at various heights. At TRWD, we pride ourselves on the sustainability we bring to our clients, communities, and employees. Their accomplishments drive our dedication to raw water supply and public safety. Each team member is encouraged to explore their talents and grow their strengths

Requirements

Prior experience using a weed eater and/or standard mower
Pulling and backing up utility trailers
Ability to perform one of the following: Operator a tractor Grind, cut, or weld Light fleet mechanical repairs
Valid Texas driver’s license
Perform general maintenance of TRWD structures and grounds including pipeline and floodway
Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done
Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using a zero turn mower
Prior experience painting
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas CDL Class A or B without restriction E Tanker (N) endorsement Hazmat (H) with Tanker (N) endorsement Doubles/Triples (T) endorsement

Responsibilities

Perform vegetation maintenance, painting, and cleaning on pipelines, reservoirs/lakes, floodway, ROW or in operations facilities/property
Operate equipment such as skid steer/uni-loader or ag tractor
Utilize weed eaters, zero turn mowers and/or standard mowers
Build and/or paint fences
Operate chainsaws
Pull and park utility trailers to job sites
Pick up trash along ROW and/or floodway
May perform light welding, grinding, basic equipment upkeep/repair
May supervise day laborers
May be asked to work in confined spaces and/or on bodies of water such as lakes/reservoirs/rivers
May be asked to work extra hours such as weekends/evening as needed
Attend and participate in job related training, such as ag tractor, confined space, water safety, etc.
Maintain familiarity with strategic District levels of service
Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
Perform other duties as required