Utility Maintenance Worker bei City of Victoria, TX

Operations & Maintenance

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipelines, valves, water and wastewater services, fire hydrants, flush valves, booster stations, lift stations, manholes, and related facilities.

Equipment Operation

• Operate and maintain hand and pneumatic tools, including jackhammers, gasoline tampers, hacksaws, tapping machines, boring machines, hydraulic jacks, cement mixers, compressors, and sewer jetting machines.
• Drive and operate heavy equipment and vehicles such as front-end loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, combination vacuum and jetting machines, track vehicles, and cherry pickers.

Safety & Compliance

• Perform duties safely and in compliance with all City and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Work in confined spaces, trenches, and roadways while adhering to traffic and hazard safety standards.

Administrative Duties

•Accurately complete daily work logs, service forms, and required reports.

Interpersonal & Teamwork

• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or required. 

The position requires working outdoors in extreme temperatures and conditions. Duties involve standing, walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing, and lifting. Employees must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Work involves exposure to chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, confined spaces, trenches, road traffic, noise, fumes, odors, water, mud, dirt, and dust. Employees must be capable of safely navigating slippery, uneven, or sloped surfaces.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A valid State driver’s license may be required. 
• Must obtain a Class D Water License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within one (1) year of employment
• Familiarity with workplace safety practices, procedures, and use of PPE.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Previous public works, maintenance, or construction experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing water and wastewater systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and instructions.
• Skill in construction, maintenance, and repair of water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in operating specialized tools, equipment, and materials.