Utilities Serviceperson

Overview

The City of Tomball is accepting applications for the position of Utilities Service person in the Public Works Department. This position performs a variety of unskilled tasks in the operation, construction, and maintenance of all City facilities and system operations. Under general direction, perform general labor work or repair, for water, sewer and gas systems and lines, restoring service and preventing health hazards.

This is the entry-level class in the maintenance series. Positions in this class perform physical labor in construction, maintenance and landscaping assignments. Work is closely supervised and performed according to established procedures or specific oral or written instruction. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during its performance and upon completion. Changes in procedures or exception to rules are explained in detail as they arise.

Maintenance workers can be assigned to any one of the field maintenance divisions or Utility Billing Department.

• Experience in operating excavation equipment such as backhoe, loaders and other specialized equipment.
• Must be able to obtain Class D water and wastewater licenses within one year from hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must possess H. S. Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and random drug screening in the DOT covered position pool.

• Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules and precautions.
• Install and repair water, gas and sewer systems, including, but not limited to water, gas and sewer taps, meters, manholes, lines, valves, regulators, lift stations, pumps, storage tanks and plant components.
• Maintain and test sewer line's function and capacity by smoke testing, dye monitoring and sewer cleaning operations.
• Read meters.
• Set up and take down traffic cones and barricades to channel traffic and/or for special events.
• Respond to emergency repair requests and work orders.
• Read maps, blueprints, diagrams and grade stakes.
• Repair and/or report vandalism, damage or major maintenance requirements.
• Load, unload and transport material, equipment, dirt, and construction materials, etc.
• Clean, wash, lubricate, fuel, maintain and stock City service vehicles.
• Install, repair and replace underground water, wastewater mains and gas lines and service laterals, using basic plumbing tools, taping machine, pipe cutters, threader, reamer, pipe wrenches and assorted pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Make excavations in concrete, pavement, and dirt to repair water, sewer and gas lines using a spade, pick, digging bar, broom, and pneumatic and hydraulic tools, including jackhammers and concrete saws.
• Clean and vacuum sewer lines, using flusher trucks, rodder trucks, hand rods and high-pressure water hoses.
• Back fill open trenches and tamp holes and repair curbs, streets and sidewalks, after work is completed using gas operated or hand tampers.
• Dig and shore trenches, using shoring jacks, timbers, ladders and plywood.
• Use gas detector to test quality of air in vaults and confines work spaces.
• Clean ditches, dig trenches and post holes.
• Install, clean, test, repair and replace water meters and meter boxes.
• Maintain pumping stations and perform preventive maintenance on alarm systems, motors, pumps, gauges, air compressors, chlorine application devices, hydraulic valves.
• Inspect system for leaks, construction flaws or root invasions.
• Remove manhole frames and covers, using jack hammer. Enter manholes, using tripod, harness, winch, air blower, wearing of breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
• Assist in concrete and asphalt patching repairs or replacements.
• Perform minor building maintenance, cleaning and custodial duties. Turn, install, check, tighten, repair and replace water valves, using wrenches and valve keys.
• Check and maintain camera and low monitoring equipment.
• Use video camera to film pipeline flow inspections.
• Assist in building and painting a variety of City facilities and structures, using hammers, nails, drills, saws, levels, measuring tapes, brushes and rollers.
• Check, repair and install fire hydrants, using flow meter, spanner, valve key and hydrant wrench.
• Measure and map out valve locations.
• Maintain daily work logs. May work independently in the performance of regular work duties.
• Give out routine factual information or respond to routine inquiries from the public and warn them of hazards.
• Respond to after hours call-outs.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be hired at this level you must meet the qualifications listed above, possess Class D water and wastewater licenses and have one year of experience working in water, sewer or gas systems.

To be hired at this level you must meet the qualifications listed above, possess Class C water and wastewater licenses and have two years of experience working in water, sewer or gas systems.

Utilities Service person:
Hiring range - $36,109 - $37,918…