Utility Worker II - Street/Bridge

City of Pasadena (TX) • Pasadena, TX

35d

About The Position

Performs manual tasks at a skilled level involved in the maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks, ditches, parks, lawns, storm sewers, sewage plant, and using camera system to inspect drainage lines. Some positions will require the performance of other essential functions depending upon work location, assignment or shift. Some positions require working irregular hours, shifts, holidays, weekends, and call outs. Must have the ability to work independently and lead co-workers as a team. Excavates soil with hand tools, patches streets; repairs and cleans storm drains, and performs maintenance work. Adjusts pipe to insure proper grade. Assemble and disassemble barricades and shoring equipment. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; plus one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.
• Position may require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements.
• Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in use of excavation equipment.
• Valid Texas Class B CDL and good driving record

Responsibilities

• Performs manual tasks at a skilled level involved in the maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks, ditches, parks, lawns, storm sewers, sewage plant, and using camera system to inspect drainage lines.
• Excavates soil with hand tools
• Patches streets
• Repairs and cleans storm drains
• Performs maintenance work
• Adjusts pipe to insure proper grade
• Assemble and disassemble barricades and shoring equipment

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates: Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year. From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year. From 11 to less than 21 years of service - four weeks of vacation per year. From 21 to less than 26 years of service - five weeks of vacation per year. From 26 years of service and up - six weeks of vacation per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED