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Job description
Why Work for the City of Portland?
At the City of Portland, you'll do more than build a career—you'll make a difference. Our employees are dedicated to providing exceptional public service while helping maintain the high quality of life that makes Portland a great place to live, work, and play. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative work environment where your contributions matter. Join our team and become part of a community committed to serving others and shaping the future of Portland.
Description
Under the supervision of the Utilities Supervisor, this full-time position performs, assists in, and is responsible for, the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This position operates equipment such as pumps, air compressors, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, forklifts, and other water/wastewater related equipment. Other duties may be assigned. This position is included in the departments after hours and weekend stand-by rotation.
Examples of Duties
Installs, maintains and repairs various components of the water and wastewater system
Operate a variety of moderately heavy construction and maintenance equipment including backhoe, single axle dump truck, dozer, loader, and truck with trailer
Determines equipment needed for assignment and load tools and equipment onto truck
Transports vehicles and equipment to job sites
Performs water taps, install service lines and meter boxes
Installs new water meter taps
Locates, isolates and repair leaks on water lines
Responds to service calls regarding water pressure and leaks, including performing pressure checks
Connections and disconnections of water for utility customers
Digs holes and trenches manually and with power equipment
Set up safety equipment, including barricades, to protect crew and the general public
Reinforces shore trenches, according to safety guidelines
Performs underground utility marking, as required
Maintains a safe work environment and demonstrate safe workplace behaviors, including wearing proper personal protective equipment and following safety rules and regulations
Works independently at times without close supervision and makes clear decisions
Essential position requiring mandatory attendance in the event of storm, disaster or other circumstantial event
Serve in stand-by status after regular working hours on a rotating schedule. While on standby, respond to emergency and after hour trouble calls
Responds to water/wastewater complaints
Clears stoppages on sewer lines by locating, repairing and or replacing pipes
Performs sewer taps
Repairs and replaces sewer mains and service lines
Checks sewer mains
Reads and interprets maps and drawings
Performs water meter reading and utility locates
Inspects water meter for proper operations
Install, maintain, remove and replace water meters, water hydrants and valves
Assist in repairing and maintaining lift stations by replacing pipes and pumps
Maintenance of equipment and vehicles according to safety and departmental procedures, including preparation of vehicle reports, maintaining correct fluid levels, safe operations, and keeping vehicles clean
Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Valid Texas Class C Driver's License with a good driving record.
Supplemental Information
This position requires strenuous physical exertion, and applicants must be able to carry a minimum of 100 pounds. The positions require work outdoors and in occasional extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather. These positions are considered essential, and attendance is mandatory in the event of a storm or disaster.
Benefits
The City of Portland offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, TMRS retirement with a 2:1 City match, life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and paid parental leave. Optional benefits include deferred compensation plans, FSA and HSA accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
The City also provides additional life insurance coverage for first responders.
Regular part-time employees receive pro-rated PTO and sick leave benefits.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Worksite address
portland, TX, 78374, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.