Senior Utility Service Worker
City of Big Spring, TX
Salary : $39,255.84 Annually
Location : Big Spring, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00086
Department: Distribution & Collection
Division: Public Works
Opening Date: 11/07/2024
This position is responsible for assisting with the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines.
Essential duties and functions may include the following:
The Distribution & Collection Manager, Distribution & Collection Superintendent or the D&C Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include City and department policies and procedures, supervisor instructions and accepted work safety practices. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY
The work consists of related water and sewer maintenance and repair duties. The need to repair lines in the street during heavy traffic and to locate, dig around other utility lines, inclement weather and equipment failure contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of this position is to construct, repair and service water and sewer lines and mains. Effective performance facilitates the speed and accuracy of repairs and service.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City employees, employees of other utility companies, and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are typically to exchange information and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, stooping, and crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, cold and inclement weather, raw sewage, and possibly infectious diseases. The work requires the use of safety devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None
There are a wide variety of benefits available to City of Big Spring employees. These benefits include health, dental, life and disability insurance, optional life insurance plans, flexible spending account for health expenses, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.
The City of Big Spring provides the following benefits to all regular, full-time employees:
The City of Big Spring is a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Employee/employer supported retirement begins at the date of employment. An employee contributes seven percent of their monthly wages to TMRS. The City then matches the employee contribution two to 1 upon retirement. Employees are eligible to retire after 20 years of service. Retirement becomes vested after five years of participation in TMRS.
Deferred Compensation (Retirement)
The 457b Deferred Compensation plan is provided to City employees in lieu of Social Security. Employees pay 6.7% of their adjusted gross salary. This amount is matched by the City as follows:
5.51% Contributed to the deferred compensation retirement
2.19% Pays for the life and disability insurance package
7.70% Total matched funds
Health Insurance
The City of Big Spring pays the cost of employees insurance and supplements the cost of dependent insurance. Dependent health insurance coverage is available at the following rates:
Family Coverage $755.06/Monthly $377.53/Bi-Weekly
Spouse Coverage $557.72/Monthly $278.86/Bi-Weekly
Child Coverage $277.05/Monthly $138.53/Bi-Weekly
Payment for dependent health insurance coverage is deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks. Pharmacy cards are included in the health insurance package. If dependent insurance coverage is purchased, dependents will also receive the pharmacy card.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance coverage is available to City employees at the following rates:
Employee Only $22.08/Monthly $11.04/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Spouse $44.78/Monthly $22.39/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Children $49.64/Monthly $24.82/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Family $72.40/Monthly $36.20/Bi-Weekly
Payments for dental insurance are deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks. Employees enrolled in the dental plan will also be eligible for the discount Vision Access program and receive discounts on vision care services or supplies.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance coverage is available to City employees at the following rates:
Employee Only $7.22/Monthly $3.61/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Spouse $14.43/Monthly $7.21/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Children $13.71/Monthly $6.85/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Family $18.40/Monthly $9.20/Bi-Weekly
Payments for vision insurance are deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks.
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
The City of Big Spring's life insurance policy provides for a death benefit equal to four times the employee's annual salary. In addition to the standard life insurance, employees may purchase optional life insurance. The long term disability package ensures that in the event of a permanent disability , a maximum of 20% of the employee's monthly salary is paid up to a maximum or $3,000.00 per month.
Cafeteria Plan (AFLAC)
The City provides a program to allow employees to tax shelter day care and certain medical expenses. This insurance provides a tax savings increasing the employee's take home pay.
Workman's Compensation
The City of Big Spring meets the standard state requirements for Workman's Compensation. If an employee is injured on the job, he/she report the incident to the department supervisor immediately.
Longevity Pay for Years of Service
City employees are given longevity pay based on their length of service with the City of Big Spring. After one year of service, City employees receive longevity payments on their bi-weekly paycheck. After two years of service, employees are given the option to continue to receive a bi-weekly payment or they can elect to bank their longevity payments. Employees who bank their longevity payments will receive a lump sum payment once a year, prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Years of service Annual Bi-Weekly
1 to 9 $72.00 $2.77
10 to 14 $96.00 $3.70
15 to 19 $120.00 $4.62
20+ years $144.00 $5.54
Uniforms
The City provides uniforms for employees who are required to wear certain attire to work. Three to five uniforms are furnished to employees, along with other suitable foul weather and safety gear. Police and Fire Department personnel may have different benefits.
Stand By Pay
City employees in certain positions are eligible for stand-by pay. Stand-by pay is $75 for each week the employee is required to serve on stand-by time. Stand-by time means a period of time outside an employee's regularly scheduled work hours, during which the employee is required to remain available within a specified response time. Each employee on stand-by who is called in to work shall be compensated for the actual hours worked at the appropriate rate of pay.
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid vacation days are time off work that the City of Big Spring voluntarily provides its employees as a benefit. The number of paid vacation days is accrued by full-time, permanent employees based on years of service. Vacation time is accrued based on the following schedule:
Years of Service
1 to 2 5 days per year
3 to 4 10 days per year
5 to 9 15 days per year
10 to 14 17 days per year
15 to 19 18 days per year
20 to 24 19 days per year
20 + 20 days per year
The City of Big Spring also offers full-time permanent employees paid sick days as part of its comprehensive benefits package. Sick leave is accrued based on the following schedule:
Years of Service
1 to 2 5 days per year
3 to 4 10 days per year
5 to 9 12 days per year
10 + 15 days per year
Paid Holidays
The City of Big Spring recognizes the following public holidays for City employees. Please note that most City employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. As such, when a holiday falls on a non workday -- Saturday or Sunday -- the holiday usually is observed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day and the day following
Christmas (two days given)
Recreation Privileges
City employees and their dependents receive free admission to Moss Lake. City employees must present their City identification card.
Wellness Program
In an effort to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, the City of Big Spring has implemented a Wellness Program for its employees. By joining the Wellness Program, employees receive access to the following benefits:
The City of Big Spring offers its full-time permanent employees a college Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program is designed to support employees with their personal and professional development by increasing their knowledge and skill level. The City reimburses employees for college tuition and books based on grades.
Location : Big Spring, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00086
Department: Distribution & Collection
Division: Public Works
Opening Date: 11/07/2024
This position is responsible for assisting with the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines.
Essential duties and functions may include the following:
- Serves as lead worker at the work site.
- Installs, maintains and repairs water and sewer lines.
- Makes water and sewer taps for new services.
- Lays out water and sewer lines.
- Locates leaks in water and sewer lines.
- Installs water meters and cut-off valves.
- Installs and repairs of water and sewer mains.
- Repairs cuts necessitated by utility repairs.
- Assists with the location of water and sewer lines for other utility companies.
- Flushes fire hydrants and water lines. Flags traffic; places regulatory signs at work sites.
- Gathers materials necessary to perform duties.
- Maintains assigned tools and vehicle.
- Keeps work trucks, backhoes, and works sites clean of debris.
- Backfills excavated areas.
- Insures that all work orders are completed in a timely manner.
- Responds to emergency service calls as required; remains on call after hours a minimum of one week per month.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- One year of experience in general underground utility construction maintenance or plumbing activities.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of a Commercial Driver's (CDL) License Class B issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated within ninety (90) days of transfer.
- Knowledge of City and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of the methods and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer lines and mains.
- Skill in the use of such equipment and tools such as backhoe, dump truck, concrete saws, jackhammers, tampers, boring tools, pipe locators, pipe cutters and various hand tools.
- Skill in the construction, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines and mains.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in reading maps.
- Skill in oral communication.
The Distribution & Collection Manager, Distribution & Collection Superintendent or the D&C Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include City and department policies and procedures, supervisor instructions and accepted work safety practices. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY
The work consists of related water and sewer maintenance and repair duties. The need to repair lines in the street during heavy traffic and to locate, dig around other utility lines, inclement weather and equipment failure contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT
The purpose of this position is to construct, repair and service water and sewer lines and mains. Effective performance facilitates the speed and accuracy of repairs and service.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City employees, employees of other utility companies, and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Contacts are typically to exchange information and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, stooping, and crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, cold and inclement weather, raw sewage, and possibly infectious diseases. The work requires the use of safety devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None
There are a wide variety of benefits available to City of Big Spring employees. These benefits include health, dental, life and disability insurance, optional life insurance plans, flexible spending account for health expenses, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.
The City of Big Spring provides the following benefits to all regular, full-time employees:
- Texas Municipal Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation (Retirement)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Cafeteria Plan
- Workman's Compensation
- Longevity Pay for years of service
- Paid Uniforms
- Stand By Pay
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Recreation Privileges
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
The City of Big Spring is a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Employee/employer supported retirement begins at the date of employment. An employee contributes seven percent of their monthly wages to TMRS. The City then matches the employee contribution two to 1 upon retirement. Employees are eligible to retire after 20 years of service. Retirement becomes vested after five years of participation in TMRS.
- Applicants with prior or current military could receive up to 60 months towards their retirement for TMRS.
Deferred Compensation (Retirement)
The 457b Deferred Compensation plan is provided to City employees in lieu of Social Security. Employees pay 6.7% of their adjusted gross salary. This amount is matched by the City as follows:
5.51% Contributed to the deferred compensation retirement
2.19% Pays for the life and disability insurance package
7.70% Total matched funds
Health Insurance
The City of Big Spring pays the cost of employees insurance and supplements the cost of dependent insurance. Dependent health insurance coverage is available at the following rates:
Family Coverage $755.06/Monthly $377.53/Bi-Weekly
Spouse Coverage $557.72/Monthly $278.86/Bi-Weekly
Child Coverage $277.05/Monthly $138.53/Bi-Weekly
Payment for dependent health insurance coverage is deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks. Pharmacy cards are included in the health insurance package. If dependent insurance coverage is purchased, dependents will also receive the pharmacy card.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance coverage is available to City employees at the following rates:
Employee Only $22.08/Monthly $11.04/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Spouse $44.78/Monthly $22.39/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Children $49.64/Monthly $24.82/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Family $72.40/Monthly $36.20/Bi-Weekly
Payments for dental insurance are deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks. Employees enrolled in the dental plan will also be eligible for the discount Vision Access program and receive discounts on vision care services or supplies.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance coverage is available to City employees at the following rates:
Employee Only $7.22/Monthly $3.61/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Spouse $14.43/Monthly $7.21/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Children $13.71/Monthly $6.85/Bi-Weekly
Employee and Family $18.40/Monthly $9.20/Bi-Weekly
Payments for vision insurance are deducted from employees' bi-weekly paychecks.
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
The City of Big Spring's life insurance policy provides for a death benefit equal to four times the employee's annual salary. In addition to the standard life insurance, employees may purchase optional life insurance. The long term disability package ensures that in the event of a permanent disability , a maximum of 20% of the employee's monthly salary is paid up to a maximum or $3,000.00 per month.
Cafeteria Plan (AFLAC)
The City provides a program to allow employees to tax shelter day care and certain medical expenses. This insurance provides a tax savings increasing the employee's take home pay.
Workman's Compensation
The City of Big Spring meets the standard state requirements for Workman's Compensation. If an employee is injured on the job, he/she report the incident to the department supervisor immediately.
Longevity Pay for Years of Service
City employees are given longevity pay based on their length of service with the City of Big Spring. After one year of service, City employees receive longevity payments on their bi-weekly paycheck. After two years of service, employees are given the option to continue to receive a bi-weekly payment or they can elect to bank their longevity payments. Employees who bank their longevity payments will receive a lump sum payment once a year, prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Years of service Annual Bi-Weekly
1 to 9 $72.00 $2.77
10 to 14 $96.00 $3.70
15 to 19 $120.00 $4.62
20+ years $144.00 $5.54
Uniforms
The City provides uniforms for employees who are required to wear certain attire to work. Three to five uniforms are furnished to employees, along with other suitable foul weather and safety gear. Police and Fire Department personnel may have different benefits.
Stand By Pay
City employees in certain positions are eligible for stand-by pay. Stand-by pay is $75 for each week the employee is required to serve on stand-by time. Stand-by time means a period of time outside an employee's regularly scheduled work hours, during which the employee is required to remain available within a specified response time. Each employee on stand-by who is called in to work shall be compensated for the actual hours worked at the appropriate rate of pay.
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid vacation days are time off work that the City of Big Spring voluntarily provides its employees as a benefit. The number of paid vacation days is accrued by full-time, permanent employees based on years of service. Vacation time is accrued based on the following schedule:
Years of Service
1 to 2 5 days per year
3 to 4 10 days per year
5 to 9 15 days per year
10 to 14 17 days per year
15 to 19 18 days per year
20 to 24 19 days per year
20 + 20 days per year
The City of Big Spring also offers full-time permanent employees paid sick days as part of its comprehensive benefits package. Sick leave is accrued based on the following schedule:
Years of Service
1 to 2 5 days per year
3 to 4 10 days per year
5 to 9 12 days per year
10 + 15 days per year
Paid Holidays
The City of Big Spring recognizes the following public holidays for City employees. Please note that most City employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. As such, when a holiday falls on a non workday -- Saturday or Sunday -- the holiday usually is observed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day and the day following
Christmas (two days given)
Recreation Privileges
City employees and their dependents receive free admission to Moss Lake. City employees must present their City identification card.
Wellness Program
In an effort to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, the City of Big Spring has implemented a Wellness Program for its employees. By joining the Wellness Program, employees receive access to the following benefits:
- Tobacco Cessation Program
- Employee Assistance - counseling for chemical and/or alcohol abuse and mental health screenings
- Reduced cost gym memberships to the YMCA of Big Spring
The City of Big Spring offers its full-time permanent employees a college Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program is designed to support employees with their personal and professional development by increasing their knowledge and skill level. The City reimburses employees for college tuition and books based on grades.
JOB SUMMARY
Senior Utility Service WorkerCity of Big Spring, TX
Big Spring
8 days ago
N/A
Full-time