Utility Line Maintenance (ULM)- Technician, Operator or Senior Operator (Hiring Incentive: $2,500)

Position Summary

Applicants may be hired as either Utility Line Maintenance Technician, Operator or Senior Operator, contingent upon their qualifications, education and prior experience.

Technician : Annual Hiring Range : $44,284.38-$47,269.84

Operator : Annual Hiring Range : $46,498.60-$49,633.33

Senior Operator : Annual Hiring Range : $51,264.70-$54,720.75

Utility Line Maintenance - Technician, Operator

Operates and maintains backhoe, dump truck, and other equipment to assist with the maintenance and repair or water / wastewater utility lines.

Performs general maintenance tasks and repair of fire hydrants and valves. Also responsible for performing utility line locates as needed, which include waterlines, wastewater lines, and city owned fiber.

Utility Line Maintenance - Senior Operator

Operates and maintains backhoe, dump truck, front-end loader, and other equipment to assist with the maintenance and repair of water / wastewater utility lines.

Essential Functions

Utility Line Maintenance - Technician, Operator

Operates backhoe, dump truck, and other equipment to assist with the maintenance and repair of water / wastewater utility lines;

transports equipment to and from worksite; participates in preparing the site for maintenance / repair operation, including set-up of safety and warning devices such as shoring, cones, flags, etc.

Inspects and performs basic service, preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required to keep equipment in safe, working order;

fuels equipment, checks tires, assures that equipment is secure and operational; reports major service / repair needs to supervisor or other designated authority.

• Assists co-workers in performing work tasks as required; lifts, moves and sets pipe; turns valves; replaces clamps, etc.
• Performs service line camera inspections on wastewater lateral lines as needed.
• Performs sewer creek crossing inspections as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Utility Line Maintenance -Senior Operator

• Operates heavy equipment such as mini excavators, rubber tire loaders, skid steers, forklifts, and other equipment to assist with the maintenance and repair of water / wastewater utility lines.
• Transports equipment to and from work site and participates in preparing the site for maintenance / repair operation, including set-up of safety and warning devices such as shoring, cones, flags, etc.
• Inspects and performs basic service, preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required to keep equipment in safe, working order;

fuels equipment, checks tires, assures that equipment is secure and operational; reports major service / repair needs to supervisor or other designated authority.

• Assists co-workers in performing work tasks as required; lifts, moves, and sets pipe; turns valves; replaces clamps, etc.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Utility Line Maintenance - Technician, Operator

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 6 months experience in a related field preferred.
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of trench safety and skillful in the placement of such safety devices as, shoring boxes and trench jacks.
• Knowledge and ability to use 3" trash pumps, walk behind compactors and small hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of Digg Tess procedures (Call before digging) and be familiar with utility markings.
• Knowledge in the techniques and procedures used in repairing water and sewer lines.

Ability to

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his / her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and perform both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and train crew members as needed.

Skills

Must possess and exhibit the skills necessary to operate assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Other Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, physical and functional capacity test.
• Must obtain a valid State of Texas Drivers' License Class "CDL-A" within year from the date of hire.

Must obtain an "N" endorsement for tank vehicles within 90 days of acquisition of CDL-A or date of hire.

Must be available to work overtime, on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Must obtain a Class D Water Distribution License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 6 months from date of hire.
• Must pass an Equipment Operations Test during 90-day probationary period.

Utility Line Maintenance - Senior Operator

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a related field required. 2 years preferred
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses

that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and

experience requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of trench safety and skillful in the placement of such safety devices as, shoring boxes and trench jacks.
• Knowledge and ability to use water pumps, walk behind compactors and small hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of Digg Tess procedures (Call before digging) and be familiar with utility markings.
• Knowledge in the techniques and procedures used in repairing water and sewer lines.

Ability to

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his / her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and perform both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and train crew members as needed.

Skills

Must possess and exhibit the skills necessary to operate assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Other Requirements

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, physical and functional capacity test.
• Must currently possess a valid State of Texas Drivers' License Class "CDL-A".
• Must obtain an "N" endorsement for tank vehicles within 90 days of hire.
• Must be available to work overtime, on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must currently possess a Class D Water Distribution License.

Work Hours

Monday- Thursday : 6 : 30am-5pm