Description

SUMMARY:  

The Utility Maintenance Worker will be working closely with the Water Crew Leader, Wastewater Lead Operator and Utilities Superintendent. The Utility Maintenance Worker will be in charge of delivering to the public a safe environment, while providing satisfactory services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, responding to service and work orders, meter reads, meter connections, repairs and replacements of water meters, line locates, leaks, operations of pumps, belt press and lift stations. Reports to Utilities Superintendent over State and Federal environmental regulations and standards. Utility Maintenance Worker is required to be on-call on a rotating basis and must hold the appropriate Wastewater Treatment Plant license and Water Operator license. This position performs a variety of other duties as assigned by the Department Leads and/or Utilities Superintendent. 

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in repair and routine maintenance of all components of the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations, back-ups, belt press, spills, as well as preventative maintenance of wastewater treatment plant pumps, motors, and essential equipment.
• Collect and deliver data to include daily logs, pumping manifests, and maintenance log.
• Takes samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Monitor lift stations and plants for proper operation.
• Change chlorine bottles.
• Service and repair pumps, chlorinators, and other equipment.
• Replace valves and lines around pump stations and plants.
• Observe grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks.
• Submit and file all necessary TCEQ paperwork in compliance with regulations.
• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent.
• Reads residential and commercial water meters for new and existing services.
• Provides water usage readings for the monthly billing to the Utility Billing Supervisor; disconnects customer’s water for non-payment of utility bills.
• Investigates customer’s inquiries and complaints.
• Performs daily service and work orders from the City’s software program(s).
• Detect and provide water and sewer line locates.
• Turns water services on or off; locates, locks, and/or removes meters.
• Repair water main breaks and service lines; flushes, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants; rebuilds and repairs water meters.
• Organize and manage an inventory of parts and supplies.
• Obtain the rules and regulations for the Public Water Systems established by TCEQ.
• Cleans and maintains equipment used in daily activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responds to emergency operations and on-call situations.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Modern methods and applied theory used in the wastewater collection system.
• OSHA safety rules and regulations, and safety standards in utility plant environments.
• The ability to follow written and/or oral directions and maintain the wastewater collection system and wastewater treatment plant.
• Communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Understand, interpret, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and legally.
• Ability to endure varying weather conditions provided the time of year.
• Ability to complete daily work assignments.
• Ability to lift, carry or push less than or equal to 100lbs.
• Ability to sit, bend, twist, crouch, walk and crawl on a daily basis.
• Ability to operate essential heavy machinery needed to complete assigned work.
• Respond timely and effectively to any emergency situations. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Minimum TCEQ recognized Class “D” Wastewater License, or completion within a year upon hire.
• Minimum TCEQ recognized Class “D” Water Operator License, or completion within a year upon hire.

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must complete an Employment Application.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.