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Water/Wastewater Service Worker I

Boerne, TX

Full Time

Student (High School)

Job Title:
Water/Wastewater Service Worker I

Department:
Water/Sewer/Gas

Location:
City of Boerne, Texas

Salary Range:
$50,356.80 annually

Job Description:
Provides general labor and assists with routine preventive maintenance and repairs city water and wastewater facilities and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists with the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines, mains, and services.
Assists in constructing water and sewer taps.
Assists in using sewer cleaning machine, clamps, compressor, and hand tools.
Assists in unclogging sewer lines.
Assists in the installation of manholes.
Performs general maintenance, including cleaning facilities, clearing brush from right-of-way, building fences, painting, digging ditches, mowing, trimming, and edging.
Assists with routine maintenance on water and sewer construction vehicles and equipment.
Sets up barricades, cones, construction signs, and flags as needed.
Completes paperwork and necessary reports.
May assist the Gas Department as necessary.
May perform janitorial duties and maintenance at city building.
Participate in the on-call duty rotation.
Serves as essential emergency personnel when required.
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position.

Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma and/or GED equivalent or sufficient education to read and write.
Knowledge of: gas system operations; equipment used in construction and maintenance of gas facilities maintenance; and the use and care of tools and specialized equipment.
Skill/Ability to: understand and follow instructions; operate and maintain a variety of power and manual tools and equipment; tolerate outside working conditions, including exposure to adverse weather conditions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications.
Safety/Physical Requirements: Heavy. Tasks involve bending, stooping, lifting, walking, standing, carrying, or using a force equal to fifty (50) pounds.
Certifications & Licenses Required: Appropriate Texas driver’s license. If performing poly fusion, certification of qualification for welding of polyethylene gas pipe for the type of welding performed.

Application Process:

Submit resume, cover letter, and application form.
Initial phone/video screening interview.
In-person interview with hiring manager and staff.
Skills assessment (if applicable).
Final interview and reference check.
Job offer to selected candidate.

Special Benefits & Perks:

Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% Paid by the city for the employee, option to add dependents. (City pays 42% for dependents, medical only.)
Short-Term and Long -Term Disability
Vacation/ Sick paid days off
Holidays Paid
Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity

Application Timeline:
The hiring process generally takes 2 to 4 weeks from application submission to offer. Join our team and help foster a community of learning and engagement in Boerne!

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