Utility Maintenance Worker

City of Midlothian•City of Midlothian, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Utility Supervisor, this position performs general maintenance, repair, and installation on city owned and operated facilities and utilities. This role involves maintaining, installing, repairing, replacing, and connecting/disconnecting utility services, water meters, and sewer and water lines. The position also includes monitoring equipment operators to prevent damage to other utilities lines while digging, setting up traffic barricades, signage, and cones, and organizing tools, equipment, and supplies to complete assignments. Additionally, it requires inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining equipment and tools in safe operating order, performing routine inspections of assigned areas to detect any necessary repairs or hazardous conditions, cleaning work sites and replacing landscaping, and providing backup assistance, on-call coverage, and support to other City departments as assigned. Travel to attend meetings and training is also part of the duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, is preferred.
General maintenance experience is preferred.
Knowledge of general maintenance and repair techniques for water and sewer.
Ability to operate and maintain light equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
Knowledge of safe handling procedures of hazardous chemicals and materials.
Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Ability to follow verbal and written direction.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Skill in the use of PC, tablets, and related software applications such as Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.
Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
Mobility within a field and outdoor environment is required.
Subject to be on-call during non-working hours.
Must be available to work during severe weather events.
This position is classified as a DOT position and is subject to regulated random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
Water Class D (Distribution) and/or Wastewater Class D (Collections I) license is required, or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintains, installs, repairs, replaces, and connects/disconnects utility services, water meters, and sewer and water lines.
Monitors equipment operator to prevent damage to other utilities lines while digging.
Sets up traffic barricades, signage, and cones.
Organizes tools, equipment, and supplies to complete assignments.
Inspects, cleans, and maintains equipment and tools in safe operating order.
Performs routine inspections of assigned areas to detect any necessary repairs or hazardous conditions.
Cleans work sites and replaces landscaping.
Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage, and support to other City departments as assigned.
Travels to attend meetings and training.
Performs all other duties as assigned.