Maintenance Worker - ULM Sewer Line

About the role

Under direct supervision, performs routine and repetitive tasks related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of the Town's water distribution and wastewater collection systems, as well as other water and sewer utility operations.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, maintains, and replaces water and sewer mains or service lines.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs failures in water and sewer mains.
• Operates various construction equipment; builds and adjusts manholes and clean-outs; installs and repairs fire hydrants and valves; prepares trenches; rods and cleans sewer lines; excavates water and sewer mains and services, exposing them for repair.
• Excavates trenches and ditches for the installation of new mains and/or service lines.
• Operates sewer cleaning equipment, as needed, to clean mains, services, manholes, and spills.
• Disassembles, cleans, repairs, replaces, and tests defective or worn parts on water meters.
• Maintains water leaks and sewer lines; installs and changes water meters and pit pads; and performs other water distribution, production, and collection tasks.
• Performs general maintenance duties to include completing work order tickets for each task performed.
• Operates various light to heavy construction equipment and tools including tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, sewer machine, jackhammers, water main tapping machine, air compressors, trailers, compactors, weed-eaters, augers, tillers, welders, cut off saws, vehicles, power tools, and handheld tools.
• Works safely near high-speed vehicle traffic areas, including medians, rights-of-way, etc.
• Conducts daily inspections and preventative maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and tools. Tasks include washing, checking safe and proper operation, servicing, checking fluid levels and lubrication points, inspecting tire pressure, cleaning filters, screens and wind shields, and ensuring road worthiness by verifying lights, horns, braking systems, wipers, and hazard equipment.
• Identifies and informs supervisor of potential hazards, liability concerns, problem areas, public inquiries, and the status of work activities.
• Adheres to personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• A valid state-issued driver's license, and the driving record must comply with Town policy.
• The ability to obtain a valid Texas Class “A” Commercial Driver's License, with proper endorsements and without restrictions, within six (6) months from the date of hire.

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to talk, read, see, walk, hear, and follow oral and written directives.
• Must also have good hand, foot, and eye coordination to operate and repair equipment and vehicles.
• Must be able to operate and repair equipment and vehicles.
• Must be able to work indoors, underground, and outdoors, including in confined spaces such as trenches.
• Must also be able to work various terrains- level, slippery, sloping, unstable, or muddy-and under constant noise.
• Must tolerate adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather (rain, sleet, snow, heat, sun exposure, dust/mist), hazardous situations such as street traffic, and exposure to insects, noxious plants, and snakes.

Desired Qualifications

• Related utility operation or equipment operation experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program.
• Retirement & Financial Benefits: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), 457- Pre and Post Tax Deferred Compensation, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays).
• Work – Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Compressed Work Schedule, Flex Place Work, Flex-Time Work Schedule.