Utility Worker

About the role

Under supervision, this position performs maintenance to buildings, pumps, motors, fences and grounds. This position requires a working knowledge of water production and a good mechanical aptitude. Ensures the use of safety programs and safety equipment. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the Maintenance Mechanic's in daily operation of pump stations, overhead tanks, vaults and special projects. Assists in the maintenance and repairs to pump stations, buildings, fences, transmission lines and overhead tanks. Cuts grass, weeds, waters and beautifies the general area. Cleans buildings and pump stations and vaults. Paints buildings floors and pump motors, etc. Occasionally acts as a lead man for a small crew and take responsibility of job completion. Works overtime and responds to callbacks by phone as required by workload or emergencies. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent. Shall have and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License. Must obtain and maintain a chemical applicators license from the Texas Department of Agriculture within one year of hire date. Incumbent shall have a working telephone for after hours call back. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of general grounds and building maintenance. Ability to use basic shop hand tools and use of grounds keeping equipment including tractors and mowers, paint and paint supplies, special tools required for accomplishing work in the water related field or demonstrate the aptitude necessary to being trained in their use. Basic knowledge of janitorial and painting skills. Knowledge of safety equipment needed to perform job duties. Ability to read and write English and communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to take measurements and do mathematical computation at high school level. Ability to work in confined spaces and other areas or projects that require the use of respiratory safety equipment such as paper masks, half mask respirators, hoods, full face respirators, positive air supplied masks and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Ability to drive/operate various types of equipment used in this industry . Ability to properly tow a trailer. Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines& scanners Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing. Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting. Shall complete maintenance training courses as outlined by the Maintenance Foreman. ADA PROFILE Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee is also required to finger, grasp, handle, life walk, stand, hear, crouch, reach, speak, see, and talk. It also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee works in a dynamic indoor and outdoor environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. This position will be required to work in environments where insects, snakes or other type of animals could pose a risks. EEO/ADA PROFILE The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294. The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.