Utilities Maintenance Worker - Collection and Distribution
About The Position
The City of Sugar Land is seeking two full-time Maintenance Workers in the Utilities Department. This role involves assisting utility crews in all activities related to the maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and installation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The position offers an opportunity to develop a basic knowledge of these systems and learn various repair and maintenance procedures. The City of Sugar Land is a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston, committed to its employees, citizens, and community services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Texas Driver License
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100.b, ICS-200, ICS-700.a within three months after hire date.
Nice To Haves
- No previous water or wastewater related experience required.
Responsibilities
- Assists utility crews in all activities involved in the maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and installation of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
- Begins developing a basic knowledge of the water distribution and wastewater collection system.
- Observe and train how to conduct routine repairs to water mains and sanitary lines.
- Learns how to perform routine diagnostics of problems.
- Observe and train how to complete main line valve, fire hydrant, and manhole preventive maintenance.
- Observe and train how to complete water and wastewater line locates.
- Learns minor concrete work and landscaping including basic irrigation repairs.
- Learns the procedures involved in properly operating, maintaining and cleaning utility equipment such as pumps, backhoes, jet machines and generators.
- Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster.
Benefits
- City-subsidized health benefits
- life and disability insurance
- a variety of voluntary benefits
- a robust pension plan with TMRS
- down-to-earth casual environment and dress code
- positive team-oriented culture
- City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options
- City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary
- Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Vision
- Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family)
- Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness
- Short Term Disability
- pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield
- 9 paid holidays
- up to 3 floating holidays
- A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1
- Paid sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment
- On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness)
- Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
