City of Glenn Heights

Overview

The City of Glenn Heights is seeking applicants for a full-time Utility Worker I position. This role involves maintaining parks and constructing water distribution, wastewater collection, streets, and storm water systems throughout the city.

Responsibilities

• Locates, installs, maintains and repairs water distribution and wastewater collection lines using hand tools and heavy equipment.
• Operates power tools such as air impact wrenches and hydraulic jack hammers.
• Performs skilled duties using hand tools, including picks, shovels, and chain saws.
• Transports heavy equipment and materials to and from job sites.
• Performs general road maintenance including mixing concrete and placing asphalt mix.
• Inspects equipment and performs preventive maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Assists meter readers with reading and recording water meters.
• Confers with customers regarding service problems and reports feedback to supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Class 'C' Driver's License.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance and emergency repair.
• Proficient knowledge of methods, techniques and safety precautions for operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of problem solving and conflict management techniques.
• Basic understanding of excellent customer relations practices.
• Basic skills to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Work requires frequent stooping, climbing, and lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Incumbent may be required to work nights and weekends during extreme weather and emergency situations.
• This employer participates in E-Verify.