UTILITY MAINT WORKER I

Job DetailsJob Location: Public Works - Taylor, TX 76574Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $19.46 - $24.33 HourlyJob Category: Skilled Labor - TradesBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB: Repair and maintain the city’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems in a safe, effective, and efficient manner in order to protect public health and safety; while ensuring compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations.    Duties include but are not limited to installing, maintaining, and repairing the water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including water and wastewater mains, services, pumps, valves, manholes, lift stations, meter reading, and related infrastructure. Routinely operate equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, wastewater line cleaning and inspection equipment as required for routine and emergency operation and repairs. Must be available to work overtime and be “On Call” as assigned by supervisor. This includes all other duties as assigned. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Crew Leader / Utility Superintendent. This is a non-supervisory position. Has occasional contact with other employees at the water or wastewater treatment plant, contractors, and has daily contact with the public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation. Installs and repairs water and sewer lines, water meters, valves, manholes, fire hydrants and other equipment. Operates heavy and motorized equipment including backhoe, dump trucks and front end loader. Assists contractors and other personnel in raising manholes, accessing sewer lines, taps and valves. Makes and repairs sewer and water taps. Keeps shop clean, area, equipment, and department vehicles. Assists other departments as time permits. Performs such other labor duties as may be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate, or its equivalent OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities CERTIFICATES/ LICENSES REQUIRED: State of Texas Class C drivers license; must have ability to obtain a Class B CDL within one (1) year of employment.