Utilities Serviceperson

The City of Tomball will be accepting applications for a Utilities Serviceperson. This role will perform a range of unskilled tasks associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the city's water, sewer, and gas systems. Working under general direction, this entry-level position ensures the safety and efficiency of the city's utility lines and facilities.

Utilities Serviceperson functionsinclude but are not limited to the following.

• Utility System Maintenance and Repairs: Diagnose and locate gas, water, and sewer line leaks or breaks. Address and resolve any utility disruptions, ensuring swift restoration of services. Procure necessary materials and tools for repair tasks.
• Water and Wastewater:Identify potential water leaks by observing signs such as soft spots in yards. Address and resolve identified issues following standard procedures.
• Gas System Maintenance: Handle daily gas-related tasks as assigned. Ensure the safety and efficiency of gas lines and associated infrastructure.
• Water Meter Installations:Execute new water meter installations based on received work orders. Collect necessary equipment and materials for installation and perform the task efficiently.
• Equipment Operation: Operate mini excavators and other machinery to perform utility tasks such as digging and trenching. Ensure regular maintenance and safety checks of equipment.

• Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

• Basic understanding of water, sewer, and gas systems, as well as standard repair and maintenance techniques.
• Ability to operate basic utility equipment, diagnose utility problems, and execute repairs effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions, work collaboratively in a team, and communicate effectively with colleagues and superiors.

Tools, pipe cutters, wire cutters, poly welder, generator, Hydrant wrench, mini dump truck, mini excavator, all hand tools

• The work is typically performed outdoors.
• May be required to work in high or dangerous places.
• Work may involve potentially life threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemical/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.
• Position responsible for completing work that requires the use of a respirator.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• May be exposed to biohazards or bloodborne pathogens.
• Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electric shock.

• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.
• Work requires the ability to climb and balance.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must be able to lift more than 60 pounds.
• Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

SALARY:

• Hiring range - $37,918- $39,814 ($18.23 - $19.14)
• Salary range - $37,918 - $56,888

Utilities Serviceperson I

• Hiring range - $39,811- $41,802 ($19.14 - $20.10)
• Salary range - $39,811 - $59,738

Utilities Serviceperson II

• Hiring range - $41,808- $43,898 ($20.10 - $21.11)
• Salary range - $41,808 - $62,712

**Salary is dependent on qualifications and certifications**

Qualifications

Education                     HS_GED

Experience                   Minimum of 1-year previous relevant work experience is required.

Certifications               Gas certification

Licensing                      Driver's license, Water license