Utilities Maintenance Worker I

City of Watauga•Watauga, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs construction and maintenance work associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of the city water and wastewater pipelines, mains, valves, meters, hydrants, and manholes. Skillfully operates and performs maintenance on a variety of equipment and power tools to install, repair, and maintain the city water supply and sewer lines. Loads and unloads construction materials such as pipes, concrete, and waste. Digs holes, installs, or repairs lines, tests, and clears blockages in lines, and returns the repair or construction site to its original condition and saw cuts streets manually and with various equipment including hand, power, and motor-operated machinery. Changes out meters, tests hydrants, delivers materials, repairs valves and hydrants, reads water meters as required. Assists the Maintenance Worker II with inspection, troubleshooting, and repairs of water and sewer lines or related items. Responds to emergency calls from citizens, etc. on water and sewer line leaks and repairs. Primarily utilizes small power and hand tools such as drills, shovels, rakes, and picks. Occasionally operates dump trucks, dirt compactors, jackhammers, and street concrete saws. Always ensures adherence to safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment. Performs traffic control set up at the job site to ensure a safe working environment, places and gathers cones, flags, sets out traffic signs, etc. Responds to emergency calls from residents and businesses during and after normal operating hours, weekends, and holidays. Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of this position. May perform other assignments and assist with special projects as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One (1) year of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater systems.
Must possess a Texas Driver’s License.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement required within six (6) months of employment.
Work zone Traffic Control & Qualified Flagger must be obtained within one (1) year in position.
Water Distribution D License, Class I Wastewater Collections License must be obtained within three (3) years in position.
Must obtain Water Distribution C License, Class 2 Wastewater Collections License with five (5) years in position.
Applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Watauga Drug Policy.
Ability to possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of the Texas laws and regulations relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws relating to water and wastewater distribution and collection.
Knowledge in the use of standard hand tools, operation of light power-driven equipment, trucks, and other vehicles.
Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Skill in handling multiple tasks, planning and prioritizing.
Skill in providing excellent customer service.
Ability to quickly learn and retain how to use all required tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other employees, departments, and the public, and exhibit a positive attitude.
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.
Ability to be on the yearly on-call schedule.
Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Work zone Traffic Control & Qualified Flagger preferred.
Water Distribution D License, Class I Wastewater Collections License preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates and performs maintenance on equipment and power tools to install, repair, and maintain city water supply and sewer lines.
Loads and unloads construction materials such as pipes, concrete, and waste.
Digs holes, installs, or repairs lines, tests, and clears blockages in lines.
Returns repair or construction sites to original condition.
Saw cuts streets manually and with various equipment.
Changes out meters, tests hydrants, delivers materials, and repairs valves and hydrants.
Reads water meters as required.
Assists with inspection, troubleshooting, and repairs of water and sewer lines.
Responds to emergency calls from citizens on water and sewer line leaks and repairs.
Ensures adherence to safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment.
Performs traffic control set up at job sites.
Responds to emergency calls from residents and businesses during and after normal operating hours, weekends, and holidays.