Utility Systems Worker I 202, Transmission& Distribution

Job Title

Checks and performs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair on water and sanitary sewer main lines, various conveyance and control mechanisms to ensure service interruption to citizens is minimized.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs including replacing belts, oil seals and bearings, light bulbs, blown fuses, small electric motors, electrical outlets, etc.
• Maintains and repairs all equipment utilized in the daily field operations.
• Reports all failures to the immediate supervisor.
• Keeps records of all equipment serviced and replaced; maintains parts inventory; orders parts and supplies.
• Carries out the City's Customer Service Plan.
• Will be required to be on-call after hours and weekends.
• Will be required to respond to after-hour water line breaks and/or emergency repairs.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

Knowledge of:

• Safety procedures.
• Line maintenance.
• Repair techniques for water lines, broken pipes, sewer taps, and other related plumbing skills.
• Plumbing and mechanical equipment repair.
• Preventive maintenance and repair of water and sanitary sewer main lines.
• All practices and procedures related to water and sanitary sewer line repairs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use gasoline and electrically powered hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical equipment maintenance manuals.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Work Environment/Conditions and Physical Demands

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures:

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments:

• Seldom: Office or similar indoor environment
• Sometimes: Warehouse environment
• Often: Outdoor environment, Street environment (near moving traffic), Construction site, Confined space, Vehicles

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements:

• Seldom: Individuals who are hostile or irate, Individuals with known violent backgrounds, Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Sometimes: Communicable diseases
• Frequently: Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), Extreme heat (above 100 degrees), Fumes or airborne particles, Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
• Often: Moving mechanical parts

Travel Position will require the employee to travel:

• Seldom: Regional travel, National travel, International travel
• Often: Local travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable. City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.