Utility Worker III - Wastewater Rehabilitation

Job Description

Job Description

Duties: Leads and performs manual tasks at a highly skilled level with the assistance of several utility workers involving the maintenance and construction of sanitary sewer lines and/or sewage plants, as well as water and storm drainage lines, and streets and sidewalks. Provides leadership and assistance to subordinates in overseeing the excavation of repair projects and maintenance work. Assists in pipe installations and adjustments to insure proper grade. Ensures that proper traffic control and safety requirements are being followed. Uses the utility maps and drawings in the performance of daily repairs and maintenance. Must have the ability to make an assessment and an appropriate decision to perform the assigned project. Must be able to lead crew in the absence of assigned crew leader. May be subject to call out service after hours. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements. Work the assigned schedule and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED plus 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Position may require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying; kneeling, crouching and bending; pushing, pulling and reaching; and standing for prolonged periods of time. Valid Texas CDL Class B and good driving record. Traffic Control I (Flagging). Utility Safety and Trenching and Shoring Safety Requirements.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees . For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month .
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE .
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200% . Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.