Utility Service Worker - Stormwater

About the role

The Utility Services Worker provides support for the maintenance and repair of water distribution, wastewater collections, and stormwater operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all fluids, tires, and lighting are operational and that adequate equipment and supplies are available; prepares and checks parts and tools with crew leader.
• Performs daily tasks by meeting with crew leader, traveling to the job site, unloading equipment, inspecting the area, and preparing tools; locates valves and hydrants.
• Maintains cleanliness of service truck, dump truck, backhoe, trailer, parts, and tools; checks fuel level, tires, lighting operations, and fluids at end of shift; parks vehicles.
• Trains and/or assists other staff members.
• Assists crew leaders as needed.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required.
• One (1) year of general maintenance experience is preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment, a Class D Basic Water Operations license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Completion of, or ability to complete within one (1) year of employment, the following courses provided by Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX):
  • Work Zone Traffic Control
  • Flaggers in Work Zones
  • Introduction to Backhoe Operation
  • Skid Steer Operator

This position may require a commercial driver's license (CDL). Federal law requires all CDL holders to register with the USDOT Clearinghouse before operating a commercial vehicle. You will be required to enroll in the clearinghouse and sign a consent form allowing the City to run your name through the clearinghouse as a condition of employment.

Pay

Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.