Water Distribution - Utility Worker Trainee, I II

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

3d•$20 - $28

About The Position

Under the immediate or general supervision of a Lead Supervisor or higher, the Water Distribution Utility Worker performs construction, maintenance, and operational duties in an assigned division or branch of the water and sewer system, working independently or as part of a team. The positions do not exercise supervision. Duties include inspecting, maintaining, repairing, installing, and replacing water distribution and sewage collection infrastructure and equipment. Employees also help maintain utility property and easements, travel to worksites in a City vehicle, and operate heavy equipment. Utility Worker II employees additionally ensure worksite safety and productivity, investigate customer concerns, coordinate repairs, and communicate the nature and status of work to employees, customers, and supervisors. Employees may assist with wastewater collection tasks and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Utility Worker Trainee: six months of experience as a laborer, utility worker, or in other related work.
Utility Worker Trainee: high school diploma or GED.
Utility Worker Trainee: Texas driver’s license or military waiver.
Utility Worker Trainee: Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Utility Worker I: Class A Texas CDL.
Utility Worker I: possession of or ability to obtain a TCEQ Class D Water License or Wastewater Collection I license within one year of employment.
Utility Worker II: two years of experience comparable to that of a Utility Worker.
Utility Worker II: TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License or Wastewater Collection II License.
Complete Bloodborne Pathogens and HazCom training within 60 days of employment.
Knowledge of safe driving and heavy equipment operating principles and practices.
Knowledge of approved methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices for safely repairing and maintaining water and sewerage systems.
Knowledge of the jobs and tasks in the assigned division or branch and how they generally affect City water and sewerage system operations.
Knowledge of general GIS applications.
Learn City of Abilene policies and procedures within six months of employment.
Ability to safely operate and care for tools, vehicles, equipment, and materials.
Ability to safeguard and effectively use assigned information technology equipment in the field.
Ability to pay attention to detail and perform general maintenance work at the minimum acceptable rate for the position.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in written reports.
Ability to read and understand street maps on paper and electronic devices.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values and work as a respectful, courteous team member.
Ability to work an eight-hour shift during normal business hours and be on standby to work outside normal business hours as needed.
Ability to travel to different sites and work outdoors or in confined spaces with exposure to cold, heat, noise, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
Ability to meet the position’s heavy physical demand: lifting up to 100 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Utility Worker II: TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License or Wastewater Collection III License.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, repair, install, and replace 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 to travel to various worksites.
Operate at least one of the following, depending on level: backhoe, loader, dump truck, air compressor, or vacuum truck/machine; Utility Worker II employees operate all listed equipment.
For Utility Worker II: ensure work sites are safe and productive.
For Utility Worker II: investigate customer complaints related to leaks, low pressure, outages, and other water distribution issues.
For Utility Worker II: contact and coordinate with required personnel and agencies to make repairs.
For Utility Worker II: communicate effectively with employees, customers, and supervisors about the nature and status of work.
May assist with wastewater collection-related tasks.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.