NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Maintenance Specialist III - Water
Rowlett, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $67K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Maintenance Specialist III to join the City of Rowlett's Public Works Department. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks related to the water distribution and sewer collection systems, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring safe working conditions at job sites.
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Responsibilities
Assists Crew Leader in planning, scheduling and implementing construction, maintenance and operation activities to provide quality water, wastewater, street and drainage services for the City
Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling
Services water supply, sewer lift stations and other pumps
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
Ensures the safe operating conditions at work sites, including but not limited to such conditions as traffic hazards, equipment operation, required barricades, confined space safety/trench safety
Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment, ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools after use; maintain activity, water supply, consumption, wastewater pumpage, etc
Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; sewer leaks, sewer backups, odors; evaluates situations; explains findings to supervisor; contacts residents and business owners in areas where services will be disconnected and explains when services will be shut off and how soon they will be turned back on
Contacts residents and business owners in areas where sewer leaks, backups or odors occur and explains what the problem is/was and it was or will be corrected
Assists in training Maintenance Specialist I's and II's to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction and repair of water, wastewater and storm drainage systems
Assists in locating gas, telephone, power, cable television, water, and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation
Performs other duties as assigned
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others
Qualification
Required
Graduation from High School or GED
Three (3) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution and sewer collection systems
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as dump truck and backhoe
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
Ability to work safely
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Valid driver's license
Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett
Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt
Valid Texas Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required with Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months of being hired
Must reside within a 1-hour response time from the Public Works Building
Must have a minimum of a Class 'C' Water Distribution License and Wastewater Collection System Class 2 License or be able to obtain within 12 months of being hired
Preferred
Supervisory experience
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Prescription drug
Vision
Life and AD&D
Long-term disability insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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