Utility Worker III Wastewater Rehabilitation

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

6d

About The Position

Leads and performs highly skilled manual work, with assistance from several utility workers, involving maintenance and construction of sanitary sewer lines and/or sewage plants, water and storm drainage lines, and streets and sidewalks. Provides leadership and assistance to subordinates overseeing excavation for repair projects and maintenance work. Assists with pipe installations and adjustments to ensure proper grade, and ensures that traffic control and safety requirements are followed. Uses utility maps and drawings to perform daily repairs and maintenance. Assesses assigned projects and makes appropriate decisions, and may lead the crew in the absence of the assigned crew leader. May be subject to after-hours call-out service. Must maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and job requirements without interruption, work the assigned schedule, and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policies. Other duties as assigned.

The position may require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and standing for prolonged periods. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions.

The City of Pasadena offers full-time employees medical insurance, access to a City medical clinic and virtual medical visits at no charge, college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year, retirement contributions matched by the City at 200%, and vacation accrual that increases with years of service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas CDL Class B and a good driving record.
• Traffic Control I (Flagging).
• Utility Safety and Trenching and Shoring Safety Requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and prolonged standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform highly skilled manual maintenance and construction work involving sanitary sewer lines and/or sewage plants, water and storm drainage lines, streets, and sidewalks.
• Provide leadership and assistance to subordinates overseeing excavation for repair projects and maintenance work.
• Assist with pipe installations and adjustments to ensure proper grade.
• Ensure required traffic control and safety procedures are followed.
• Use utility maps and drawings for daily repairs and maintenance.
• Assess assigned projects and make appropriate decisions about how to perform the work.
• Lead the crew in the absence of the assigned crew leader.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, clearances, and job requirements without interruption.
• Work the assigned schedule and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage starting as low as $15 per month and the most expensive employee-and-family plan costing less than $350 per month.
• Free use of the City medical clinic by 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.
• Retirement contributions matched by the City at 200% of the employee contribution.
• Vacation accrual ranging from two to six weeks per year based on years of service.

What This Job Offers

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