Utility Systems Worker I, (B274130-9), 202, Transmission & Distribution

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

18h

About The Position

The Utility Systems Worker I performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on water and sanitary sewer main lines, conveyance systems, and control mechanisms to minimize service interruptions. The position performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs, maintains equipment used in field operations, reports equipment failures, tracks serviced and replaced equipment, maintains parts inventory, and orders supplies. The employee carries out the City's Customer Service Plan, communicates professionally with staff and the public, drives a City vehicle for City business, and performs related work as required. This role is on call after hours and on weekends and must respond to after-hours water line breaks and emergency repairs.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Hold a valid Texas Driver License; applicants with an out-of-state license must obtain a Texas Driver License within six months of employment.
Have knowledge of safety procedures, line maintenance, and repair techniques for water lines, broken pipes, sewer taps, and related plumbing.
Have knowledge of plumbing and mechanical equipment repair and preventive maintenance and repair of water and sanitary sewer main lines.
Be able to use gasoline- and electrically powered hand tools and interpret mechanical equipment maintenance manuals.
Be able to make independent decisions within established policies and procedures and to communicate effectively in writing and orally in English, and orally in Spanish.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships, meet schedules and deadlines, plan and organize work, and follow supervisor directions.
Be able to give directions to assigned staff and gain their compliance.
Be able to perform strenuous and routine work and maintain the health and physical condition necessary to perform the position's duties.
Maintain a good driving record and project a positive, professional image of the City of Laredo.
Comply with City of Laredo policies and procedures.
Undergo a thorough background check and provide certified school transcripts if offered employment.
Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test; safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on water and sanitary sewer main lines, conveyance systems, and control mechanisms.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs, including replacing belts, oil seals, bearings, light bulbs, blown fuses, small electric motors, and electrical outlets.
Maintain and repair equipment used in daily field operations.
Report equipment failures to the immediate supervisor.
Keep records of equipment serviced and replaced, maintain parts inventory, and order parts and supplies.
Carry out the City's Customer Service Plan.
Respond to after-hours water line breaks and emergency repairs while on call after hours and weekends.
Maintain effective and courteous communication with staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
Drive a City vehicle for City business use.
Perform related work as required.