Storm Drain Maintenance Worker I

Salary : $37,377.60 Annually
Location : 7800 Virgil Anthony Sr Blvd, Watauga, Tx 76148
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: PW 07-114 May 2026
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Summary of Position


Performs general labor work under direct supervision associated with the maintenance of the City's storm drainage system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works as a member the storm drain utility repair crews performing various tasks and functions such as weed eating, mowing, dirt excavating, barricade maintenance, filling sandbags, ice, and flood control, picking up debris on streets, rights-of-way, and channels.
• Assist with cleaning storm drain inlets and flumes.

• Assist with trimming vegetation along right of ways, signage and other areas as needed.
• Assists with traffic control set up at the job site to ensure a safe working environment, places and gathers delineators, barricades, cones, flags, and other devices as needed.
• Operates a variety of Public Works drainage utility equipment incidental to work assignments, including mowers, weed eaters, jack hammers, spray paint guns, rollers, front-end loaders, tampers, chain saws, and trucks.
• Cleans and maintains equipment used in daily activities.
• On call / stand by operations for inclement weather including snow/ice treatment and removal, flooding, and emergency response.
• Ensures safety procedures and proper use of safety equipment at all times.
• May perform other assignments and assist with special projects as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Scope of Supervision

Works under direct supervision of the Storm Drain Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D. (1) year in lawn maintenance and/or construction preferred. Must possess a Texas Driver's License.


Class A CDL Driver License required within six (6) months of employment.


Work Zone/Flagger Certification - or obtain within 1 year of employment.

To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Watauga Drug Policy.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Work Environment

Continuous outdoor and indoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, mechanical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste/material hazards, occasional kneeling, crawling, carrying up to 100 pounds, lifting up to 100 pounds. Outside construction and machinery activities performed under normal field operations. Exposed to seasonal temperatures while operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment. Possibility of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, materials and inclement weather while in the field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws relating to storm drainage channels.
• Knowledge in the use of standard hand tools, operation of light power-driven equipment, trucks, and other vehicles.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in providing good customer service.
• Ability to quickly learn and retain how to use all required tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other employees, departments, and the general public, and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Full Time
The City of Watauga offers a variety of employment benefits to all regular full time employees.


SALARY AND RETIREMENT
SALARY

Salary ranges are designed to be competitive with area industries and municipalities.
SOCIAL SECURITY

The City of Watauga is a non-participating agency.
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Regular full-time employee's tax-deferred contribution into the pension fund is 7% of gross wages. The City matches this contribution on a 2 to 1 ratio. Vested after 5 years. Employees are eligible to retire with 20 years of service.


MEDICARE

Employees are required to contribute 1.45% of their pay for Medicare insurance.
LONGEVITY PAY

Full-time employees who have been employed for one (1) year are eligible to receive longevity pay. Eligible employees will receive twelve dollars ($12) for each month they have been employed, and this is distributed as a lump sum in the month of December.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

The city will reimburse eligible employees for a portion of the cost of tuition. Conditions and restrictions do apply.
LEAVE
HOLIDAYS

Thirteen (13) holidays including New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, 2 Personal Days and Birthday Holiday.

VACATION

Employees begin accruing vacation leave when hired but are unable to use it until after successfully completing their 6 month probationary period. Full-time Employee's vacation leave accrual rates are based on length of service. Vacation leave during the 1st and 2nd year is 80 hours annually. Vacation leave during the 3rd and 4th year is 120 hours annually. Vacation leave after the completion of five to 10 years of service is 128 hours annually. Vacation leave after the completion of ten years of service is 168 hours annually.


SICK LEAVE

Sick leave is accrued at 10 hours per month for a total of 120 hours per year for regular Full time employees

HEALTHCARE

MEDICAL INSURANCE

All regular full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance. Family coverage is available by payroll deductions at reduced group rates. Retirees are also eligible for coverage.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT

The City of Watauga offers Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to employees who have elected a High Deductible Health Plan. Employees can deposit money to their HSA through payroll deductions on an income tax free basis. Employees own their HSA and the money can roll over every year if not used. The account is theirs and they will keep it even if they leave the City. Employees will be issued a debit MasterCard, which can be used to pay for medical expenses, prescriptions and other qualifying items

INCOME PROTECTION

LIFE INSURANCE

The City presently has a group life insurance program under which regular full-time City employees are eligible for a minimum of $20,000 or 1X the annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 at no cost to them. Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance is also provided at no cost to regular full-time employees for the same coverage.
VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE

Voluntary Term Life Insurance is available in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Coverage is available for spouses under age 70 in increments of $5,000 to $150,000 not to exceed 50% of your amount. Children of covered employees can have $10,000. This coverage is guaranteed at the initial offering up to $150,000 for employees under age 60, $30,000 for spouses under age 60 and $10,000 for children. If you apply at a later date or for amounts over the Guaranteed Issue you need to complete a medical questionnaire and could be declined for coverage. Cost will depend on the employee's and spouse's age and coverage amount. You also have the option to add AD&D coverage to your Life Insurance. AD&D coverage to employee and spouse voluntary life insurance. The amount must match the amount of supplemental life insurance. (Cost $0.03 per thousand)
LONG TERM DISABILITY

All regular full-time employees have long term disability coverage, which is provided at the City's expense. The long-term disability plan provides financial protection for regular full-time employees by paying a portion of the employee's income (up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month).
MILITARY LEAVE

Regular employees are allowed (15) days per year.
WORKERS COMPENSATION

Employees may receive up to three months of salary continuation due to an on-the-job injury

VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS


Group rates are offered for supplemental insurance plans including Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Medical Transportation, Permanent Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal and Identity Theft, and Short Term Disability coverage. These are voluntary plans paid for by the employee.
OTHER BENEFITS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a benefit available for employees and their dependents to be used for confidential counseling.

SERVICE AWARDS

Employees receive service awards for every five years of service.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

The City of Watauga is a direct deposit City. The City offers the ability to deposit employees' paychecks into 6 different accounts, if desired.
WATAUGA RECREATION CENTER

Employee membership is free.