Water Distribution - Utility Worker Trainee, I II

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the immediate or general supervision of a Lead Supervisor or higher, to perform, either alone or within a team, required construction, maintenance and operational duties in the assigned Division/Branch of the water and sewer system. These positions do not exercise supervision. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, repairing, installing, and/or replacing damaged water distribution and sewage collection lines, valves, fire hydrants, pumps, meters, and meter assemblies. It also includes assisting with cleanup and periodic maintenance of water utility property and easements, operating a City vehicle daily to travel to various worksites, and operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, loaders, and dump trucks. For Utility Worker II, ensuring the work site is safe and productive at all times is crucial, as is investigating customer complaints related to leaks, low pressure, and outages, and coordinating with required personnel and agencies to make repairs. Effective communication with employees, customers, and supervisors regarding the nature and status of work is essential. Other duties may include assisting with Wastewater Collection tasks and performing other assigned job-related duties.

Requirements

Six (6) months of experience as a Laborer, Utility Worker, or other related work is required (Utility Worker Trainee).
A high school diploma or GED is required (Utility Worker Trainee).
A Texas driver’s license or a military waiver is required (Utility Worker Trainee).
A Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment is required (Utility Worker Trainee).
A Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required (Utility Worker I).
Possession of or the ability to obtain a TCEQ Class D Water License or Wastewater Collection I license within one (1) year of employment is required (Utility Worker I).
Two (2) years of experience comparable to that of a Utility Worker is required (Utility Worker II).
A TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License or Wastewater Collection II License is required (Utility Worker II).
Knowledge of safe driving and heavy equipment operating principles and practices.
Knowledge of all approved methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used to safely repair and maintain water and sewerage systems.
Knowledge of the different jobs and tasks in the assigned Division/Branch and how they generally impact the operations of the City’s water and sewerage systems.
Knowledge of the use of general Geographical Information System (GIS) applications.
Ability to pay attention-to-detail when performing general maintenance work.
Ability to accomplish required tasks at the minimum acceptable rate for this position.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in written reports.
Ability to read and understand street maps displayed on paper and electronic devices.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Ability to perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Ability to work outside or in a confined workspace with exposure to cold, heat, noise, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
Ability to travel to different sites.
Availability to work an 8-hour shift during normal business hours and be on standby (on call) to work outside normal business hours, as needed.
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License or Wastewater Collection III License is preferred (Utility Worker II).

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, repair, install and/or replace damaged water distribution and sewage collection lines, valves, fire hydrants, pumps, meters and meter assemblies.
Assist with cleanup and periodic maintenance of water utility property and easements.
Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various worksites.
Operate at least one of the following: backhoe, loader, dump truck, air compressor, vacuum truck/machine.
Ensure the work site is safe and productive at all times (Utility Worker II).
Operate all of the following: backhoe, loader, dump truck, air compressor, vacuum truck/machine (Utility Worker II).
Investigate customer complaints related to leaks, low pressure, outages and other issues related to water distribution (Utility Worker II).
Contact and coordinate with required personnel and agencies to make repairs.
Communicate effectively with other employees, customers and supervisors the nature and status of work being performed.
May also assist with accomplishing some Wastewater Collection-related tasks.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.