Utility Maintenance Worker I

Alvarado, City of•Alvarado, TX

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled to skilled work constructing, replacing, repairing, installing, and cleaning the City’s sanitary sewer, storm collection, and water distribution systems and related facilities. This is the entry-level classification in the Utility Maintenance Worker series. Employees perform the full range of assigned duties without supervisory responsibilities and work with a high degree of independence, receiving occasional instruction or assistance for new or unusual situations. Utilities Department team members are essential employees who help maintain and restore water and wastewater services during emergencies. Employees must be reachable and ready to report immediately when on call or when critical situations arise, including severe weather, power outages, or significant equipment malfunctions. The position requires regularly sitting, walking, standing, talking, and hearing; manual dexterity and repetitive hand or wrist movements; and tolerance for extreme temperature fluctuations. Employees must frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift 50–100 pounds. The position may be performed with or without an accommodation while safely and effectively meeting its essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A valid Texas Driver's License, which must be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Water/Wastewater “D” License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within 18 months of employment.
Knowledge of basic construction, repair, and maintenance methods, procedures, tools, equipment, and materials.
Knowledge of safe work practices under hazardous conditions and operation of construction equipment.
Ability to perform construction, repair, and maintenance tasks; locate underground services; and install, repair, remove, and clean water, sewer, and storm sewer pipes.
Ability to work under routine and emergency conditions, sometimes in severe weather; operate construction and maintenance equipment; and install and remove shoring.
Ability to work efficiently and safely with others, understand and follow instructions, perform physically strenuous tasks, and respond tactfully and courteously to public inquiries and complaints.
Must be reachable and ready to report immediately when on call or when a critical situation arises.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting of 25 pounds and occasional lifting of 50–100 pounds, and tolerating extreme temperature fluctuations.

Nice To Haves

One year of construction or maintenance experience working with pumps, valves, basic plumbing functions, and heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, remove, clean, and repair sewer lines, storm lines, water lines, and related facilities.
Cut, lay, install, and repair water mains, storm lines, sewer lines, valves, and hydrants.
Operate construction and maintenance equipment, including dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, trenching machines, Hydrovac, rodders, DuraPatcher, hydro-cleaners, and closed-circuit televising equipment.
Build and repair manholes, catch basins, and related facilities.
Participate in construction, maintenance, and repair work using established safe work practices and procedures.
Install barricades and route traffic safely.
Respond to public complaints and service requests.
Turn on new water services; turn off discontinued or delinquent water services; disconnect sewer services; and distribute related notifications.
Operate a jackhammer and pour and finish concrete.
Install shoring and related safety equipment.
Operate sewer-cleaning equipment in emergency conditions.
Locate and repair water leaks, damaged lines, and worn valves.
Collect samples, perform routine tests, and record and monitor results.
Install, test, repair, and replace fire hydrants.
Test, repair, install, and replace backflow prevention devices.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Respond to on-call and critical situations to help maintain or restore water and wastewater services.