Utility Worker

Job Description:

Utility Worker

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Town of Prosper is currently seeking qualified and dedicated individual for the position of:

Utility Worker.

Salary Range: $40,699.77 - $55,064.38
Hiring Range: $40,699.77 - $47,882.07

Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Effective Within the First 35 days of Employment
Flex Scheduling Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Benefits
Training & Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Possess a valid Class C Driver's License and must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

To serve as lead worker over a small crew of maintenance personnel performing work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of Town utilities; to operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment for the performance of assignments on a regular basis. Positions at this level of responsibility assume the most difficult and responsible type of duties assigned within this series including lead supervision over subordinate staff. Monitor, operate wells, storage tanks and pump stations. Perform on call duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Receives immediate supervision from upper level supervisory staff.
• May provide functional and technical supervision to subordinate maintenance staff.
• Maintain system and repair problems occurring within the water distribution and wastewater collection system.
• Dig up valves, water and wastewater lines; locate broken valves, water line leaks and breaks; assist in repairs; refill trenches after repairs have been made.
• Fill water meter boxes with sand and gravel during rainy weather to improve drainage from meter box so that meters can be read.
• Ensure that safety apparel is worn at all times and that safety rules and practices are observed in the performance of duties.
• Assist in clearing wastewater lines and washing out wastewater lines and manholes.
• Perform minor vehicle maintenance on assigned Town vehicle.
• Set and raise or lower water meter boxes; locate water valve leaks.
• Respond to service calls concerning Water and Wastewater Utilities emergencies or problems on a stand-by basis, work to reduce state of emergency and correct problems, perform overtime duties as necessary or required in order to maintain proper functioning order as assigned.
• Assist in installing water and wastewater taps for new service.
• Perform meter pulls and service turn on/off for non-pays or repairs as requested.
• Operation and use of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Principles and practices of equipment maintenance and repair.
• Standard procedures for assigned division.
• Properly know techniques for applying paint to various surfaces.
• Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions.
• Modern construction methods and practices.
• Techniques for mixing, pouring and finishing concrete.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Lifting techniques for minimizing physical injury.
• Perform physical requirements of the job.
• Perform work in an undesirable or hazardous environment including inclement weather, confined spaces, improper illumination and traffic.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operate and use a variety of tools, machinery and equipment relevant to work assignments.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class CDL license and/or obtain within six months of employment.
• Possession of a Class II Wastewater Collection license and/or obtain license within one year.
• Possession of a Class C Water Distribution license and/or obtain license within one year.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Salary:

$3,392.13 - $3,990.13 Monthly