Utilities Technician (FOR)
Temporary to Permanent Position
Stability Staffing offers Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits upon 60 days of employment
Hourly Pay: Depending on Experience ($17+)
Assignment Duration: Temporary 90 Days with possible extension or temp–hire.
Work Location Zip code: 78015
Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 3:30 pm or 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Job Summary:
Utilities Worker Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water supply, treatment, or distribution facilities and systems; and performs a variety of semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment and collection facilities and systems. Works under the supervision of the Water/Wastewater Supervisor.
Essential Job Functions:
Inspect and/or repair chlorination supply and other water treatment equipment, pumping stations, reservoirs, wells, meters, and other elements of the water supply and distribution systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety, security, and industry standards.
Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, pavement cutting, ditch digging, line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying, and backfilling.
Performs ground maintenance. Makes water service connections to water mains, including line tapping and valve installation.
Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes water mains, pipes, gates, and fittings on the repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants, and drinking fountains; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
Services water supply and other pumps; flushes hydrants and cleans reservoirs.
Records statistical data concerning wastewater treatment plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces equipment as necessary; and cleans basins and sludge drying beds.
Operates, maintains, and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant, and repairs gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment.
Operates and maintains wastewater pump stations; cleans wet wells and operates pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process.
Assists with the wastewater treatment operation.
Traverses assigned routes and takes readings of meter dials; records readings on meter cards to provide needed information for utility billing or other related action; notes any unusual changes in consumption, location, or malfunctions such as leaks or damaged meters.
Be on rotational on-call status for emergencies.
Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand. Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment, such as mechanized broom, or backhoe/loader. Monitors the performance of electrical systems, circuits, or equipment of the treatment plants.
Requirements:
Minimum of two (2+) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of roads or facilities, landscaping, heavy equipment operations, or other related trades.
Requires frequent lifting, moving, lowering, pushing, or pulling of 25-150 lbs.
95% of work will be performed outdoors or in the field.
Must have High a School Diploma or GED
Must have a Valid Class ‘C’ Texas Driver’s License.
Must have a clear background check, driving record, and drug screen.
Department Specific: Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
