Maintenance Worker - Utility Operations

Town of Flower Mound


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Flower Mound, TX
Contract type: Full time
Description

Under direct supervision, performs various wastewater treatment plant operation and maintenance tasks.

Examples of Duties

  • Assists in the general maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment plant equipment to include pumps, valves, electric motors, filters, electrical switch gear, and meters.
  • Collects water and wastewater samples as directed.
  • Loads and unloads supplies and chemicals from trucks, tankers, and other transport containers.
  • Assists operators and mechanics in the cleaning and repair of tanks, basins, reservoirs, and associated equipment.
  • Informs supervisor of all problems, deviations, hazards, unfamiliar situations, and all work activities.
  • Operates various light to heavy construction equipment and tools to include tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, jack hammers, air compressors, trenchers, earth compactors, weed trimmers, mowers, vehicles, and other pneumatic, electrical or hydraulic powered hand tools.
  • Performs general housekeeping of building interiors to include sweeping, mopping, dusting, hosing, vacuuming, emptying refuse containers, cleaning windows, cleaning counter tops and other hard surfaces, and cleaning restrooms.
  • Performs general housekeeping of building exteriors, tanks, and basins to include brushing, hosing, and spraying surfaces to remove growth buildup of aquatic vegetation and insect nestings.
  • Performs lawn care functions to include mowing, weed trimming, lawn watering, distribution of light herbicides and pesticides, tree trimming, and trash collection at the treatment plant, lift stations, and water pumping stations.
  • Assists with other special projects and tasks as directed.
  • Adheres to personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
  • Assists other coworkers as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
  • Must have a valid state-issued driver's license, and the driving record must comply with Town policy.

Work Experience

  • Related utility operation, equipment operation, or plant operation experience is preferred.

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).

Desired Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

  • Skills in operating heavy to light construction equipment and in using small power tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
  • Must be able to maintain an effective and pleasant working relationship with employees, contractors, and the general public.
  • Must be able to work extensive hours, or various work shifts as needed.

Physical Abilities

  • Must be able to talk, read, see, walk, hear, and follow oral and written directives.
  • Must also have good hand, foot, and eye coordination to operate and repair equipment and vehicles.
  • Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include, exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy supplies and equipment several times a day; able to shovel, crawl, bend, kneel, and dig holes for several hours per day; climb on and off equipment; and operate vibrating equipment.
  • Must be able to work indoors, underground, outdoors, in confined spaces, in pipes, culverts, manholes, and trenches, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable, and muddy terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; and work in adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather such as rain, sleet, snow, heat, sun exposure, and hazardous conditions including mechanical, electrical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, and toxic waste hazards and other solid waste substances; and exposure to exposure to insects, noxious plants, and snakes.

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