Public Works Laborer- Wastewater

City of Royse City•City Hall, TX

About The Position

The Public Works Laborer works in the Streets, Water, and/or Sewer divisions as assigned by the Director of Public Works. The role operates heavy equipment for construction, repair, and maintenance work and reads water meters as required. General supervision is provided by the Director of Public Works or their designee. The position performs a range of Public Works activities, including preparing job sites, repairing and maintaining streets and concrete curbs and gutters, and maintaining tools and equipment. It also assists with reports, records, and maintenance scheduling. The employee must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds and work on their feet for a continuous eight-hour shift indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Must have or be able to obtain a Class D Water Distribution License within six months.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and follow oral and written directions.
Knowledge of preventative and minor maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
Skill using hand tools for routine manual labor tasks.
Knowledge of routine construction, maintenance, and repair methods.
Ability to identify and correct potential safety hazards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Physical strength sufficient to lift up to 80 pounds.
Ability to work on one’s feet for a continuous eight-hour shift in indoor and outdoor locations.

Nice To Haves

Class C Water Distribution License.
Experience in maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, water distribution, and/or wastewater collection systems.
Experience using heavy equipment.
Class A CDL.
Experience with SCADA Computer System.
Experience with lift stations.
Inspection experience with water, sewer, and street projects.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans.

Responsibilities

Perform work activities in Streets, Water, Sewer, and other Public Works functions as assigned.
Prepare job sites and establish safety procedures and appropriate repair methods.
Repair, inspect, and maintain streets, concrete curbs, and gutters.
Repair, inspect, maintain, and safeguard equipment and tools.
Assist with preparing daily work reports, logs, and records.
Assist in scheduling maintenance activities.
Operate equipment such as backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, jet machines, and rollers, as well as other available equipment.
Read water meters.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.