UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER III

This position reports to the Crew Leader. This position will serve as equipment operator, participate in repairs, maintenance, and construction of all utility related infrastructure for the City of Anna. This position may act as lead person in the absence of the Crew Leader.

• Participate in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of utility lines.
• Operate equipment related to a utility system such as a backhoe, mini excavator, dump truck, combo truck, hydro-excavator, air compressor, concrete saw, dump truck and other heavy equipment.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools during line repairs.
• Ensure the safe operating conditions of the work site such as traffic hazards, equipment operation, barricades and road and site areas.
• Excavate lines, cuts pipe, saw and jack hammer concrete.
• Read maps and blueprints to locate lines.
• Log completed daily maintenance.
• Maintain and inspect department equipment.
• Check meters, gauges, pumps, and control panels to verify correct operation of equipment and records information.
• Locate and repair water & wastewater mains.
• Flush water lines when necessary for water quality.
• Repair water & wastewater mains, valves, services, meters, and fire hydrants.
• Assist with Streets and Utility Billing departments when needed.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area, e.g., data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc., plus 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid Class B CDL at time of hire.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.
Minimum 1 Class C and 1 Class equivalent TCEQ for Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection. Examples: Class C Water Distribution and Class I collections. Class D Water and Class II or above Collection.
Ability to obtain C equivalents in Water and Wastewater within 12 months after accepting the position.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.