Utility Systems Worker I/II/III - Water Distribution

About the role

The City of Pflugerville seeks a Utility Systems Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will embody the P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork. Employees can take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine to skilled work to inspect, install, maintain, and repair valves, water distribution pipelines and related appurtenances;
• Inspects and tests lines in the distribution system;
• Threads and fits pipes;
• Inspects water services for compliance with established codes and/or damaged or worn parts, and makes repairs as necessary;
• Performs preventative maintenance adjustments;
• Turns on and off main line valves, hydrants, and fire service lines;
• Reports water service defects and public safety hazards, including providing exception list information and reporting hazards to supervisors;
• Turns water service on or off;
• Operates and maintains specialized vehicles and light, medium, and heavy duty equipment and trucks appropriate for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s infrastructure;
• Performs safety and service inspections of assigned trucks and equipment; steam cleans, washes, and fuels equipment; assists in lubrication and maintenance of equipment;
• Installs street barricades and cones and controls traffic around work sites to ensure safe conditions for the general public and City workers.

Qualifications

• Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Relatable Work Experience: None required.
• Training, Licenses, And Certifications:
  • Utility Systems Worker I - Class D Water License required within 18 months of employment; Valid Texas driver license with driving record that meets City guidelines.
  • Utility Systems Worker II - Class C Water Distribution License; Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
  • Utility Systems Worker III - Class B Water Distribution; Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Skills

• Maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing water distribution systems.
• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment.
• Basic traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Shop arithmetic.
• Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals and confined space entry.
• Safe driving rules and practices.
• Basic computer software related to work.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Benefits

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.
• Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.
• 10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
• Retail plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.
• Military leave.
• Education reimbursement assistance.

Pay

• Utility Systems Worker I - $40,760-$50,950
• Utility Systems Worker II - $47,185-$58,980
• Utility Systems Worker III - $54,620-$68,275

Schedule

• Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures.
• As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.