Utility Worker I

City of Glenn Heights•Glenn Heights, TX

About The Position

The City of Glenn Heights is seeking a full-time Utility Worker I to maintain parks and construct and maintain water distribution, wastewater collection, street, and storm water systems throughout the city. The role includes locating, installing, maintaining, and repairing utility lines; operating hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment; transporting equipment and materials; and performing road and grounds maintenance. The worker also inspects equipment and performs preventive maintenance or repairs, assists with water meter work, and communicates with customers about service problems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Class C driver's license.
Basic knowledge of maintenance and emergency repair.
Proficient knowledge of methods, techniques, and safety precautions involved in operating heavy and complex equipment.
Proficient skills to produce finished-quality maintenance repairs with minimal rework.
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, coworkers, elected officials, supervisors, citizens, businesses, and community groups.
Basic understanding of problem-solving and conflict-management techniques.
Basic understanding of customer relations practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, using proper business English.
Basic understanding of City safety rules and operating procedures.
Ability to work some nights and weekends, during extreme weather or emergency situations, and be on call.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 100 pounds and climbing up to 12 feet.

Responsibilities

Locate, install, maintain, and repair water distribution and wastewater collection lines using hand tools and heavy equipment.
Operate power tools, including air impact wrenches, target saws, and hydraulic jack hammers.
Perform skilled work using hand tools, power tools, and chainsaws.
Transport heavy equipment and materials to and from job sites.
Perform road maintenance, including mixing concrete, placing asphalt, and sealing cracks.
Erect fences; clean drainage ditches; collect trash; cut bushes; trim trees; and mow grass.
Place and collect cones, flags, and traffic signs, and install or repair barricades, parking bumpers, and guard rails.
Inspect equipment and perform preventive maintenance or repairs, referring complex problems to a supervisor.
Assist meter readers with reading and recording water meters and install, connect, or disconnect meters.
Discuss service problems with customers and report feedback to a supervisor.