More Like This Between $15.45 and $20.33 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Kleberg County $14.23 - $22.55 Per hour Utility Worker-Water Construction - Kingsville Kingsville, City of

Occupation:

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Location:

Kingsville, TX - 78363

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/18/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/21/2026

Expires:

09/17/2026

Agency Job ID:

127022 Job #: 17057010 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . Qualifications Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma with one (1) year minimum experience required in a related field Ability to demonstrate proper techniques and uses of a variety of hand tools and power tools Ability to read addresses, signs, and directions Skill in good interpersonal skills Ability to work with a wide range of people Skill in dependability through good attendance and adhere to timelines and schedules Ability to take initiative in development and completion of projects The work in this this position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy work involving lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds If someone can do heavy work, we determine that he or she can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Hearing ability: sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and to hear recording on transcription device Speaking ability: sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over the telephone

Mental Acuity:

Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes

Talking:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employees physical presence at the workplace To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily Responsibilities Under supervision, perform labor in construction, maintenance, operations, and installation of Public Works and Public Utilities Serve as laborer making sewer pipe taps, repairs and installation of pipes and manholes Maintain facility, paint, mow, lay brick, and cement, minor building construction work Responsible for minor repairs and maintenance of equipment and vehicle Use good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly, wear protective equipment when needed Must be able to follow both oral and written instructions, keep written records, make reports, communicate with the public and other agencies, strong sense of customer service Count parts and assist in inventory, clean around city facilities, collects samples, repair, and post signs, load brush Work in trenches and confined spaces Assist in cleaning sludge drying beds when needed Perform other related duties as assigned

Dexterity:

Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling

Handling:

Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand Visual ability: sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc

Repetitive Motion:

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers

Walking:

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another