Salary: $26.31 Hourly
Location : Deer Park, TX
Job Type: Field
Job Number: 01073
Department: Public Works
Division: Water/Sewer Dept.
Opening Date: 03/04/2025

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assistant in supervising and directing the activities associated with maintaining water lines, sewer lines, sanitary sewer manholes, fire hydrants, lift stations, pumps and other items associated with the maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure. Performs a variety of administrative and supervisory, skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Water and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Responsible for the Supervision of laborers, equipment operators, and temporary employees as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and participates in the repair of water and sewer lines, manholes, fire hydrants, Lift stations
• Instructs subordinates in proper use of equipment and materials.
• Supervises and performs routine inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs needed to the water and sewer maintenance supervisor.
• Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances; Performs or assists subordinates in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints.
• Supervises and performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs the duties of the Water and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor during the Supervisors absence.
• Assures that tools and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition. Responds to public inquiries; provides information within scope of knowledge and position.
• Operates heavy machinery which includes but not limited to: backhoe, track hoe, jet machine, vactor and camera trailer.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and
2. Five years' experience in Water and Sewer Maintenance.
3. Any equivalent combination or relevant education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: methods, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in Water and Sewer Maintenance; heavy construction equipment: safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in: the operation of tools and equipment including backhoes, tractors, track hoes, and dump trucks, Jet truck and vactor.
• Ability to: lead a crew of workers in the completion of projects; determine the materials and workers needed; maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public. Instruct subordinates in work procedures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Valid State, Class B, Commercial Driver's License
2. Valid - Water Distribution Operator C License
3. Valid - Wastewater Collection Operator I License

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Back hoe, track hoe, dump trucks, pickup truck; jet truck, vactor, lawn and landscaping • equipment, including tractors, mowers, chain saw, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near or moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Annual Merit raises with strong performance rating
• Potential for annual Cost of Living adjustments subject to City Council approval
• Compensatory Time in lieu of overtime (for Non-Exempt roles only)
• TMRS Retirement Plan with 2 for 1 matching
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• PPO and High Deductible medical plans
• 100% coverage for wellness activities
• $150 Health Power/Healthy Initiatives Assessment
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 25K City Provided Basic Life Insurance (and reduced rates for supplemental life insurance)
• 1X annual life insurance plan with TMRS.
• Longevity Pay and Unused Sick Day Pay Incentive
• Vacation
• Holidays (10) Plus one Floating Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union