City of Baytown
Utility Maintenance Technician
SALARY
$13.22 - $20.70 Hourly
LOCATION
2123 Market St Baytown, TX
JOB TYPE
Full Time
JOB NUMBER
16-100
DEPARTMENT
Public Works
DIVISION
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION
OPENING DATE
08/15/2016
SALARY
$13.22 - $20.70 Hourly
LOCATION
2123 Market St Baytown, TX
JOB TYPE
Full Time
JOB NUMBER
16-100
DEPARTMENT
Public Works
DIVISION
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION
OPENING DATE
08/15/2016
Job Summary
Come Join the Growth In Baytown
Hidden from the big city hustle and bustle, Baytown is one of the Texas Gulf Coast's best kept secrets. With a population of approximately 75,000, it is the fourth largest city in the Houston metropolitan area and is situated at the north end of Galveston Bay. The Baytown area was the location for the first offshore drilling operation in Texas (second in the nation) and is currently experiencing tremendous growth brought on by expansions in the energy market. Baytown is currently experiencing a tremendous economic boom which is increasing the quality of living for its residents.
About the Position
Are you looking for an entry level position that not only starts with great pay, but includes a growth oriented career path? The Utility Maintenance Technician role is under a skill based pay structure which means you determine the growth of your career based on the effort you set forth. This career path offers you an opportunity to level up your skill set while moving up the pay scale. If you envision your future in a skilled labor management position, this role is calling out to you. The City has many employees who have started out as Utility Maintenance Technicians who now hold supervisor roles. If you have the ability and drive we want to set you up for future success. If you are not scared to work hard and get your hands dirty then we want to see your application today!The Utility Maintenance Technician role allows a great opportunity for an individual to increase their skills, knowledge, and salary based on a tier based structure.
* Promotion to the next level is dependent upon experience on job, and passing of all necessary testing requirements.Duties
- Repairs water leaks on mains, service lines, meters, valves, and fire hydrants. Installs or replaces meters, water taps, water lines, valves, fire hydrants, and service lines. Performs back filling and leveling of job sites. Washes and flushes main sewer lines using a wash truck or vactor truck.
- Repairs and replaces old sanitary sewer lines with new pipe and replaces sewer taps. Back fills and levels job sites. Installs, raises and cleans out manholes.
- Inspects and maintains trucks, tractors, water pumps, and tools on a daily basis. Turns in records daily.
- Drives dump trucks and 2 1/2 ton utility trucks, hauling backhoe and materials to job sites. After one year, train on operation of backhoe.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Possess valid Class "A" Texas Commercial Driver's License with the endorsements of air brakes, cargo, and combination within six (6) months of date in position.
Additional Information
- The Utility Maintenance Technician job family consists of five levels with increasing experience and training requirements:
Entry Level- Ability to pass all pre-employment qualifications.
- Little or no experience.
Level I- Six (6) months experience.
- Pass entry-level test and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
- Complete one (1) of the required TEEX courses (20 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.
Level II- One (1) year experience.
- Pass all previous levels tests and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
- Complete one (1) of the additional required TEEX courses (20 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.
Level III- Eighteen (18) months experience.
- Pass all previous levels tests and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
- Complete two (2) of the additional required TEEX courses (40 hours) needed for TCEQ Licenses.
Level IV- Two (2) plus years experience.
- Pass all previous levels tests and or qualifications (refer to the Manual of Verification Standards).
- Complete two (2) of the additional required TEEX courses (40 hours) needed for TCEQ
- Employer
- City of Baytown
- Phone
-
281-422-8281
- Website
- http://www.baytown.org
- Address
-
2401 Market Street
Baytown, Texas, 77520
- Employer
- City of Baytown
- Phone
- 281-422-8281
- Website
- http://www.baytown.org
- Address
-
2401 Market Street
Baytown, Texas, 77520
- Utility Maintenance Technician Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Please select your highest level of completed education.
- * QUESTION 2
- Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
- * QUESTION 3
- Do you possess a valid Class "A" Texas Commercial Driver's License with the endorsements of air brakes, cargo, and combination?
- * QUESTION 4
- How many years of related experience do you have?
- * QUESTION 5
- Which of the following certifications do you currently hold (mark all that apply)?
- * Required Question