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Department Public Works-Water Location Default Position Type FT Employee Salary $17.48 - $21.30 an hour Requisition 362-09182026 Open Date 09/18/2026 Close Date Description Job Description The objective of the Water Maintenance Worker is to perform a variety of duties relating to the maintenance and flow of the water system. This position is responsible for the construction distribution and metering of the water and wastewater systems within the City. Job Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification; only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional; position-specific duties. Performs scheduled maintenance and repairs. Diagnosis and repair water and wastewater lines. Performs emergency repairs of the water and wastewater systems in all types of weather conditions. Installs new water and wastewater service connections. Performs routine maintenance on City vehicles; tools; and equipment. Maintains accurate records and documentation of work orders; repairs; etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to work an "on-call" duty schedule; as assigned or in severe weather conditions when needed.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Texas driver's license and acceptable driving record. Valid Class "B" CDL; preferred; OR ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. TCEQ Class "D" Water License; preferred; or ability to obtain within the first year of employment.

Required Knowledge of:

Safety policies; procedures; and practices. Applicable local; State; and Federal laws; codes; regulations; and ordinances.

Required Skill in:

Operating a variety of hand tools; power tools; and other equipment. Following written and verbal instructions. Maintaining a professional manner when interacting with City employees and the public. Reading and interpreting maintenance and equipment manuals. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Reasoning Abilities:

Ability to respond to complaints and grievances posed by the public. Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to think quickly; maintain self-control and adapt to stressful situations. Ability to use good judgement and effectively problem-solve.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff; supervisor; and the public. Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form. Ability to read City policies and procedures; written instructions; general correspondence; MSDS sheets; safety manuals; traffic signs and warning labels.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate basic mathematical calculations (addition; subtraction; multiplication; division). Physical and Work Environment The physical environment and the work environment described are representative of those that must be net by an employee to successfully preform the function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical Demands:

May be exposed to various weather conditions; potentially dangers tools; equipment; and machinery; heights; and hazardous chemicals. Work may include physical activities such as balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; standing; walking; pushing; pulling; lifting; grasping; feeling; talking; hearing/listening; seeing/observing; bending/twisting and performing repetitive motions. Job requires lifting of heavy objects weighing approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close; distant and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Inside and outside environment during all kinds of weather events. Repetitive activities (performance of same physically demanding activity). Dirty environment ((situations in which workers or their clothing can become dirty; greasy; etc.). May work in ditches; trenches or confined spaces. May be exposed to air contamination (dust; fumes; toxic odors; etc.). May come in contact with hazardous materials or gases.

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