Utilities Maintenance Team MemberThe City of Robinson is seeking an individual to join our Utilities Maintenance Team for a full time position that will work primarily in a single discipline such as facility monitoring or maintenance. Duties in this area include but are not limited to: maintain and repair systems and equipment and provide general labor during construction, repair, and maintenance of City services and facilities.
Essential job functions include:- Assists in the installation and maintenance of utility lines, and system components such as lift stations and pumping stations.
- Loads and unloads trucks.
- Cuts grass and cleans grounds.
- Performs manual work as required.
- Operates small implements such as tractors, mowers, and front end loaders.
- Operates equipment such as tapping machines, heavy trenching machines, vactor truck or backhoe.
- Assists with meter readings when necessary.
- Checks to see that meters are functioning properly and reports defects.
- Takes turn-on and turn-off orders. Records readings.
- Answers routine customer questions and reports complaints to supervisor.
- Will be available for on-call dates.
- Performs such other jobs that may be assigned.
- To apply, you must complete the online application located to the right of this screen. If you have questions, you may contact k.west@robinsontexas.orgQualificationsPlumbing and/or construction experience.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Back-hoe experience required.
- State of Texas drivers' license with driving record acceptable to the city.
- Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months is preferred.
- Ability to obtain Grade D Water Certification and/or a Wastewater Class I from the state of Texas.
- Ability to attend schools to obtain required license within one year from the date of employment.
Special Requirements:
Must be able to lift seventy-five (75) pounds.
Must be able to do strenuous labor in adverse physical conditions.
Ability to read, record, and report necessary documents accurately.
Ability to install, repair, and service all system utility lines.
Ability to operate various utility maintenance equipment.
Sufficient technical knowledge of plumbing to conduct inspections for compliance with city codes.
Ability to make basic mathematical computations.
Knowledge of the city's infrastructure along with manhole and valve locations.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Miscellaneous Information:
Ability to sit, stand, and transport self from building to building. Employee will be exposed to seasonal temperatures maintaining system. Ability to sit, bend, stoop, lift and climb in small areas. Must be able to lift large valve covers. Employee also lifts pumps, valves, fittings, and other equipment necessary to complete the work. Employee may also be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals or materials while in the field.
