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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$36,176 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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Position range in Nueces County $12.93 - $22.31 Per hour Utility Maintenance Worker
EMPLOYEE RISK MANAGEMENT CO INC
Occupation:
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Location:
Corpus Christi, TX - 78411
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
08/27/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/30/2026
Expires:
10/26/2026
Job #: 17061874
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
12 Month(s) Age
18 and up CDL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Hours
40 Hours Per Week Shift
Day Shift Benefits Help for .
UTILITY MAINTENANCE HELPER
Job summary:
Under supervision responsible for safely performing all duties in the maintenance, repair, taps, and reconstruction of the wastewater collection system. Works around potentially hazardous and/or flammable substances.
Essential Job Functions:
Will be responsible for keeping facility clean during shift, mows edges, operates weed eater, sweeps and picks up debris at plant and main office
Shovels and loads sludge at drying beds
May answer telephone for trouble calls and dispatch calls to tapping crew by phone or two-way radio as needed
Understands and follows written job instructions; uses good judgment to work safely and uses equipment properly
Lifts and carries up to 100 pounds; pulls and pushes, or drags up to 150 pounds of equipment
Climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, twists, and stoops for extended periods of time while monitoring, recording, or participating in maintenance
Works in confined spaces or areas that will require using S.C.B.A. (self-contained breathing apparatus) with no facial hair in contact
Training of proper use of facial and seal of mask will be provided, if applicable
Works indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather
Some exposure to mechanical, electrical odors and dust hazards using proper safety precautions.
May be required to work overtime
Other Job Functions:
May be required to operate riding mower, backhoe font-end loader, dump truck, or other motor driven vehicles.
May be subjected to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.
Will be required to clean drying bed manually with equipment.
Must possess the ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions, the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
The ability to communicate effectively with others
The ability to prioritize workload
The ability to work rotating work schedules and nights if needed
May be required to assist other departments as needed
Pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol tests required
Required Education, Degrees, Certificates, and/or
Licenses:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record, class B, CDL preferred
Mechanical background, knowledge of pumps and motor repairs and operations
one year of heavy equipment experience preferred.
Must be 18 years or older