Utility Worker I ID - 16545

Job Description

Utility Worker I

PRIMARY DUTY:

Working under the assigned supervisor in charge of field operations, primary responsibility will be perform labor and technical work to maintain the water and wastewater systems. Perform 24 hour stand-by duties as needed or on a rotating basis for operations, maintenance, and safety of facilities to ensure the integrity of the system.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A combination of education and experience and professional skills that best meets the needs of this position will be considered. Some considerations are:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License with good driving record required.
  • For continued employment must obtain:
    • Valid class "A" Texas Commercial Driver's license with tank endorsement within six months of hire or transfer into position.
    • Minimum Class "D" or higher Water Treatment/Distribution license or Class "D/I" or higher Wastewater Treatment/Collection license as issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within one year of hire or transfer into position.

Utility Worker II

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A combination of education and experience and professional skills that best meets the needs of this position will be considered. Some considerations are:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One year of work in the water distribution or wastewater collection system maintenance or inspection field.

(Years of education/experience may be considered in selection process with regard to minimum qualifications)

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Utility Worker III

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A combination of education and experience and professional skills that best meets the needs of this position will be considered. Some considerations are:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One year of work in the water distribution or wastewater collection system maintenance or inspection field.

(Years of education/experience may be considered in selection process with regard to minimum qualifications)

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

  • Valid class "A" Texas Commercial Driver's license with tank endorsement and good driving record.
  • Minimum Class "C" Water Treatment or Distribution license or Class "C/II" or higher Wastewater Treatment/Collection license as issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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