Water Distribution Maintenance

Hourly pay: $14.95

Objectives

Under general supervision of the Crew Leader. Position has responsibilities for reports and records. Several decisions are made weekly requiring some interpretations and judgment. Renders simple public services several times a week.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a crew when repairing or maintaining water, sewer lines, and streets.
• Repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Makes water taps.
• Inspects equipment for proper operation and safety prior to operating.
• Responds to emergencies when required (subject to on-call).
• Installs and repairs utility lines.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• May perform duties at special events (e.g., parades or city events).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment & Materials

Backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, generators, hand and powered tools, ladders, hammers, compressors, etc.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• May have unusual working hours, irregular shifts, or occasional travel.
• Exposure to hazards that might result in serious injury.
• Works under extreme outdoor conditions.
• Physical demands include medium lifting up to 50 lbs., significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must pass T.C.E.Q. Class “D” Certification in Distribution Water or “Level I” Collection within six months of employment.
• Must acquire a “C License” in Distribution Water or “Level II” Collection within 3 years of employment.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Sufficient knowledge in the field to perform most normal work with little direction or supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class “B” CDL driver’s license.
• Valid T.C.E.Q. Class “D” or higher water license.
• Experience working in a Water Distribution System.

The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and are not a detailed description of every duty.