Utilities Serviceperson

# Utilities Service person Tomball, TX 77375## Overview Position Type Full Time## Utilities Service person The City of Tomball will be accepting applications for a
** Utilities Service person.
** This role will perform a range of unskilled tasks associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the city's water, sewer, and gas systems. Working under general direction, this entry-level position ensures the safety and efficiency of the city's utility lines and facilities.
** Utilities Service person*
* ** functions*
* ** include but are not limited to the following.**
* ** Utility System Maintenance and Repairs:
** Diagnose and locate gas, water, and sewer line leaks or breaks. Address and resolve any utility disruptions, ensuring swift restoration of services. Procure necessary materials and tools for repair tasks.
* ** Water and Wastewater:
** Identify potential water leaks by observing signs such as soft spots in yards. Address and resolve identified issues following standard procedures.
* ** Gas System Maintenance:
** Handle daily gas-related tasks as assigned. Ensure the safety and efficiency of gas lines and associated infrastructure.
* ** Water Meter Installations:
** Execute new water meter installations based on received work orders. Collect necessary equipment and materials for installation and perform the task efficiently.
* ** Equipment Operation:
** Operate mini excavators and other machinery to perform utility tasks such as digging and trenching. Ensure regular maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
* Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.|  || --- ||
** Success Framework.
** The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role. |
* Basic understanding of water, sewer, and gas systems, as well as standard repair and maintenance techniques.
* Ability to operate basic utility equipment, diagnose utility problems, and execute repairs effectively.
* Ability to follow instructions, work collaboratively in a team, and communicate effectively with colleagues and superiors.|  || --- ||
** Equipment and Tools
** commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. |Tools, pipe cutters, wire cutters, poly welder, generator, Hydrant wrench, mini dump truck, mini excavator, all hand tools|  || --- ||
** Work Environment
** or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. |
* The work is typically performed outdoors.
* May be required to work in high or dangerous places.
* Work may involve potentially life threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemical/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
* May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
* May be required to work in confined spaces.
* Position responsible for completing work that requires the use of a respirator.
* May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
* May be exposed to biohazards or blood borne pathogens.
* Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electric shock.|  || --- || *
* * Physical Abilities.
** The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. |
* Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
* Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
* Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.
* Work requires the ability to climb and balance.
* Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
* Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
* Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors
* Must be able to lift more than 60 pounds.
* Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
** SALARY:**
* ** Hiring range** - $37,918- $39,814**($18.23 - $19.14)**
* ** Salary range -**$37,918 - $56,888
** Utilities Service person I**
* ** Hiring range** - $39,811- $41,802**($19.14 - $20.10)**
* ** Salary range -**$39,811 - $59,738
** Utilities Service person II**
* ** Hiring range** - $41,808- $43,898**($20.10 -…