Current Title Seasonal Maintenance Worker – Part-Time

Department Public Works

Division Water Distribution/Water Production/Wastewater

FLSA Non-Exempt

Salary/Pay Up to $19.15 hourly 

Job Summary

When assigned to Water Distribution:

Monitors, inspects, and repairs pump station facilities, water metering vaults, and water storage tanks. Assists in recording pertinent and sensitive information regarding the water system. Monitor various water quality sample results on a daily basis. Must be available for overtime and standby, as needed. Must not be afraid of extreme heights in adverse conditions.

When assigned to Water Production:

Monitors, inspects, and repairs pump station facilities, water metering vaults, and water storage tanks. Assists in recording pertinent and sensitive information regarding the water system. Monitor various water quality sample results on a daily basis. Must be available for overtime and standby, as needed. Must not be afraid of extreme heights in adverse conditions.

When assigned to Wastewater:

Inspects, maintains and repairs all facets of the Wastewater Collection system such as sanitary sewer lines, lateral lines and manholes. Treating lines with a “jet truck” and televising/inspecting pipe with a camera. Must be available for overtime and standby as needed.

Essential Job Functions 

1. Arrives at work on time prepared to work the assigned schedule.
2. Works overtime and standby as needed.
3. Performs maintenance and repairs on water/sewer mains, fire hydrants, water services and water meters.
4. Moves various equipment and tools to and from work trucks, loading and unloading.
5. Performs landscaping work following repairs to the water utilities system.
6. Operates and performs service and minor maintenance on equipment.
7. Maintain worksite safety including the safety of co-workers and the general public 
8. Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate.
9. Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
10. Availability to operate in the Standby On-Call Rotation as scheduled.
11. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
12. Adheres to Hurst’s Code of Ideals and The Hurst Way. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to read and follow safety rules, City rules, codes, and instruction on proper use of safety equipment.
• Ability to learn to repair water and wastewater infrastructure such as water and sewer mains, fire hydrants, water meters, and service lines.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions to complete an assigned job.
• Ability to work and communicate with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work in a team environment, contribute as a team member and treat co-workers and customers with respect.
• Physical ability and coordination to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to learn to safely operate city vehicles such as service trucks, flatbed trucks, and other automatic transmission vehicles.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor, including standing, bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, twisting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time in adverse conditions, including extreme heat, cold, moisture, dust, and fumes, at various heights, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work any day of the week (weekends and weekdays) and long hours.
• Ability to learn and complete essential functions of the position and successfully complete probationary period.

Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

Must have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.

Must have regular and punctual attendance, flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency situations during non-scheduled work hours.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and essential job function screening.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job entails moderate physical labor, which requires strength and agility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. The employee must occasionally lift, shovel, and carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Department must review/adjust physical and working conditions as needed.

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to disagreeable environmental factors, including all temperatures when working outside.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and the job requirements change.