Job Description: UTILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
CLASS NO. 745 EEOC CATEGORY: Service Maintenance
PAY GROUP: 2 FLSA: Nonexempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Performs routine maintenance and repairs on city water, sewer mains, and services.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
1. Reports to: Utilities Supervisor/Sr. Gas Operator
2. Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
3. Other: Has contact with other city employees and the general public.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Essential Duties*
Performs maintenance and routine repairs on waters, sewer mains, and services;
Repairs and replaces pumps, motors, bearings, reduction boxes, chlorine cylinders, fittings and regulators, meters, lines, valves, stops, tie-ins, taps, etc.;
Install water and sewer tapes and repair leaks;
Operates pickup trucks, backhoe, jet rig, ditch witch, welder, cutting torch, and safety or other equipment;
Maintains equipment in proper working condition, including checking oil, water, fuel, tires, and hydraulic system, and making appropriate adjustments;
Has the necessary skills to excavate around gas, sewer, electric, and telephone lines;
Sets up street barricades and detour routes as necessary;
Other Important Duties*
Maintains on-call status as necessary.
May perform poly welding on gas lines while on call; and
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: methods, practices, and equipment natural gas; and the safe operation of light equipment and the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of such motorized equipment.
Skill/Ability to: service and repair equipment at city water, gas, and wastewater facilities. Understand and follow instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record.
ACCEPTABLE. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
High school Diploma, or its equivalent, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
Appropriate Texas driver's license; and Class C Water Commission. Certification in poly fusion certification is desirable.
Water and Wastewater Certification from the Texas.
JOB PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The City will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and all other Federal, State, and Local legislative requirements. The Facility will ensure that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of that position.
Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.
This is a DOT safety-sensitive position and random drugs and alcohol are required.
Benefits
The City offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees which includes:Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday, and Longevity Pay
Retirement Plan
Voluntary 457 Retirement Plan through ICMA
Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
(Employer pays all employee's insurance and a portion of dependent coverage.)
Voluntary Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Voluntary Texas Life Permanent Life Insurance
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/ Dependent Care FSA
Certification Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
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By Mail:
Navasota City Hall
P.O. Box 910
Navasota, TX 77868
In Person:
Navasota City Hall
200 E. McAlpine
Navasota, TX 77868
Contact Us
For any additional information, please contact:
Human Resources at the City of Navasota
Human Resource Office
200 E. McAlpine
Navasota, Texas 77868
HumanResources@navasotatx.gov , or by phone at (936) 825-6475.