Utility Maintenance Worker - Distribution & Collections Construction - City of Pearland, TX

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Utility Maintenance Worker - Distribution and Collections that will perform a variety of manual tasks associated with the construction and repair of water distribution and wastewater connection facilities as assigned. Works on construction projects, usually in utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another where demands require worker with varied experience and ability to work without close supervision. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environments? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Utility Maintenance Worker earns a competitive salary of $17.77 - $19.24 based on experience. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas.

A successful candidate will have close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER

The ability to apply critical thinking skills and sound judgment while working collaboratively and proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization to solve problems and find sustainable solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Install valves, water lines, and manholes; sewer pipes with appropriate fillings and tees.
• Repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, and meters.
• Assist in measuring distances from grade stakes.
• Bolt, nail, align, and block up under forms.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Gather and organize materials to be transported; load pipe, manhole, and various other materials onto truck for delivery to job site.
• Position, join, align, and seal pipe sections.
• Erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
• Mop, brush, or spread paints or bituminous compounds over surfaces for protection.
• Apply caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices.
• Grind, sand, or polish surfaces such as concrete, steel, and plastic.
• Saw lumber, dismantle forms, remove projections from concrete, mount pipe hangers, and dig out and clean around pipes.
• Check stock in yard for job assignments and for up-coming jobs.
• Perform maintenance on machines, trucks, etc., ensuring that equipment is greased, washed and cleaned, and oil is changed.
• Pick up around job site ensuring that used parts and materials are not left, and that ground is leveled back to grade and sod is replaced.

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid, Class "C" Texas Driver's License
• Class I Wastewater Certificate, preferred, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.