Utility Maintenance Worker

Town Of Skellytown • Skellytown, TX

382d • $32,000 - $101,920 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Maintenance Worker position at the Town of Skellytown involves performing a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance tasks related to water service lines and facilities. The role requires working under close supervision to ensure the proper functioning of water and wastewater systems, responding to citizen inquiries, and assisting other departments as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant construction, water service construction, maintenance, repair, plumbing, building construction, or closely related experience.
• Must obtain a 'C' Distribution and Class II Collection license by the TCEQ within 12 months after work experience requirements are met.
• Valid Texas motor vehicle driver's license; CDL preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, and City of Skellytown policies.
• Knowledge of the use and operation of a variety of water construction, repair, maintenance, and related tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of water flow, plumbing, and related construction requirements.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and/or builds, replaces, and/or updates water and sewer lines.
• Digs trenches, manholes, and related worksite requirements.
• Builds/brings manholes to proper elevation; finishes excavations; backfills and finishes fill-ins.
• Mixes, pours, levels, and finishes concrete; removes, repairs, or replaces concrete.
• Operates trucks, construction equipment, and a variety of tools.
• Maintains, cleans, and repairs meters, pumps, and valves.
• Assists other departments as required.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Cross trains with meter readers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range between $21k and $32k per year, with a position range in Hutchinson County of $34.00 - $49.00 per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees