Utility Worker III - Street/Bridge

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Leads works on crew to dig up and replace drainage lines and to complete assignments in the maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks, ditches, and storm sewers. High level of manual labor required to dig, shore up and back-fill. Places pipe in trenches dug by backhoe or trencher. Adjusts culvert to insure proper grade. Assemble and disassemble barricades. Must be skilled in using hand tools. Use proper safety equipment and procedures at all times. If a safety factor exists, must decide what precautionary steps to take. Must be able to work independently; display good judgment; ability to assess situation and make appropriate determination on how to proceed. Knowledge of the operation of tools and equipment which may be used, such as gas saws, air hammer, sledge hammer, water pumps, backhoe, sharp shooter, and/or front-end loader. Must be able to properly use city radio. 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 general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Texas Class B CDL
• Good driving record
• Skilled in using hand tools
• Ability to work independently
• Good judgment
• Ability to assess situation and make appropriate determination on how to proceed

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL

Responsibilities

• Leads works on crew to dig up and replace drainage lines
• Completes assignments in the maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks, ditches, and storm sewers
• Performs high level of manual labor including digging, shoring up, and back-filling
• Places pipe in trenches dug by backhoe or trencher
• Adjusts culvert to ensure proper grade
• Assembles and disassembles barricades
• Uses proper safety equipment and procedures at all times
• Assesses situations and makes appropriate determinations on how to proceed
• Operates tools and equipment such as gas saws, air hammer, sledge hammer, water pumps, backhoe, sharp shooter, and/or front-end loader
• Properly uses city radio
• Maintains all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements without interruption
• Works the assigned schedule and complies with the City's timekeeping and attendance policy

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month
• Most expensive Employee & Family medical plan is less than $350 per month
• Access to City's own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants for FREE for employees and covered dependents over age 5
• FREE Virtual Visits with a medical professional for employees and covered dependents
• College tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year
• City matches employee retirement contributions by 200%
• Vacation accrual based on years of service (two to six weeks per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED