Job Details

Performs heavy manual labor and support of plant operations/water supply personnel; to repair, maintain, and operate water supply/water and wastewater treatment systems.

* Mow and rake grass, trim trees, brush, etc. using power tools and hand tools.

* Assist in repairing, installing, and routine maintenance of water/wastewater treatment equipment/facilities.

* Assist with loading/unloading of materials, equipment, and supplies.

* Sweeps, mops, cleans floor, walls, bathrooms, offices, and storeroom.

* Pick up trash/empty trash drums.

* Cut and load trash, limbs, brush, and debris for disposal.

* Paints equipment/facilities/related structures, assists in constructing various structures with lumber (i.e. shelves, toilets, piers, steps, etc.)

* Repair various structures, such as walls, sidewalks, concrete curbs, gates, windows, and doors using hand/power tools.

* Drive pickup truck to run errands.

* Work requires being onsite.

* Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Utility experience preferred. Must have knowledge of the names and safe use of hand and power tools; such as, power saws, crescents, shovels, pumps, pipe cutters, tampers, picks, jack hammers, mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, etc. Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License, with clear driving record. Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required.

Needed Skills:

* Must have a working knowledge and ability to maintain power equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, and power tools.

* Must be able to read/speak English; understand and carry out oral instructions; work effectively with other employees.

* Must be able to read and understand manufacturer's manual of operation of power equipment.

* Must be able to fill out equipment operation logs in a neat and orderly manner.

* Must be able to safely lift, carry, push and pull up to 25 pounds occasionally; stand, walk, 1 - 8 hours daily; climb, balance, stoop, bend, crouch and crawl, occasionally.

* Must have good vision and hearing.

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.