Gainesville, TX
JOB#158 Maintenance Worker - Water
Gainesville, TX
Monday- Friday
7:00 AM-4:30 PM
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of City water
and wastewater lines and facilities. This is the full journey level class within the Maintenance Worker series.
Employees within this class perform a full range of duties as assigned under general supervision. This level
receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the
operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally
filled by advancement from the Equipment Operator I level, or when filled from outside, require directly related
work experience.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
? Receives immediate supervision from upper level supervisory staff.
? May provide functional and technical supervision to subordinate maintenance staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
? 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 City 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.
? Patching and repairing street surfaces.
? 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.
Additional Duties:
? Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
? Operation and use of a variety of tools and equipment.
? Principles and practices of equipment maintenance and repair.
? Standard procedures for assigned division.
? Property 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.
? Lifting techniques for minimizing physical injury.
Ability to:
? Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
? 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.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of experience comparable to that of a Maintenance Worker I in the City of Gainesville.
Education/Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
License(s)/Certification(s):
? Possession of valid driver’s license.
? Possession of a valid Class A CDL license and/or obtain within six months.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
? Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with
hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
? Frequently required to climb or balance.
? Occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.
? Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
? Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The characteristics described here 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.
? Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and
vibration.
? Noise level is usually very loud.
Apply online at prontostaffing.com/apply and then call our office to schedule your interview. 940-668-0800
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Pronto! Staffing Gainesville Branch
800 E. California
Gainesville, Texas 76240
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