Utilities Technician

Salary: $19.28 - $22.68 Hourly Location : Fate, TX Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 00141 Department:

Public Works Opening Date: 08/27/2024 GENERAL SUMMARY & PURPOSE Join our team and make a difference by providing essential water and sewer services for the citizens of Fate Our Public Works team works diligently to ensure the safe and reliable water delivery and wastewater collection essential to the quality of life for the Fate community. This position performs semi-skilled work in the proper maintenance and construction of water and sewer systems. Position also performs related tasks to include water sample collection, lift station inspection, manhole repair, line excavation and all other water and wastewater utility-related tasks.

What We Offer: 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts with rotating on-call. Enjoy 3-day weekends on non-call weeks Excellent benefits package, including retirement, paid holidays and paid time off Full healthcare coverage $5,100 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for covering dependent premiums or unreimbursed medical expenses Professional development opportunities Strong team with a collaborative work environment PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Repairs water and sewer system leaks or line stoppages. Operates dump truck, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, sewer jetting machine, loaders and other associated equipment and tools as needed.

Establishes safe work zones; flags traffic. Assists in the location and repair of water leaks. Assists with excavation of buried utility lines.

Collects water samples. Inspects lift station for proper operations. Makes new water and sewer taps.

Repairs manholes. Backfills and dresses excavated areas. Completes daily work orders including new service connections and disconnections for non-payment.

Resolves and/or refers public inquiries and complaints May assists in the repair of city streets; fills potholes. Maintains assigned tools, equipment, and vehicle in proper working and safe operating condition May be required to operate various equipment including dump truck, backhoe, excavator, skid steer, hydro excavator sewer jetting machine, loaders and other associated equipment and tools Must be available for rotational on-call duty Perform daily and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment May be required to assist with minor street repairs - asphalt or concrete. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED None; however, one (1) year experience performing manual labor and/or customer service experience preferred. Experience in backhoe operations preferred. Must obtain Class D Water Distribution License within 12 months of hire.

May be required to acquire additional certification. Must possess a valid Texas drivers license. A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered City of Fate Employee Benefits Health Insurance, Dental, Life, AD&D, Short-term, and Long-term provided by the City Health Benefits:

TML Health Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Blue Choice PPO $1,500 deductible in network $5,000 maximum out of pocket per individual ($10,000 family) $500 emergency room copay Lab benefits paid 100% in network Preventive Care paid at 100% $150 Healthy Initiatives Incentive $425.00 monthly HRA account ($5,100 annually) can be used to pay down dependent medical insurance premiums or for unreimbursed health expenses. Dental Benefits: MetLife $50 individual deductible; $150 family deductible $2,000 Calendar Year Maximum No deductible for Preventative; $50 Calendar Year Combined Deductible for Basic/Major Preventative 100%; Basic 80%; Major 50% Orthodontic: $50 lifetime deductible; 50% up to $2,000 Life / AD&D:

Unum Basic Life - $30,000 AD&D - $30,000 Short Term/Long Term Disability: Unum Short Term Benefits begin on eighth day of injury/sickness up to 12 weeks Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $1,150 weekly Long Term Benefits begin on 90th day of injury/sickness Pays 60% of salary up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 monthly Available at employees' cost: Vision Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Colonial Supplemental Insurance TMRS (Retirement) Mandatory deduction of 7% City matches 2:1 Five year vestment period 457 Deferred Compensation Plan- ICMA Voluntary contributions on a pre- or post- tax basis Employee contributions only 11 Paid Holidays 1 Personal Day New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day Personal Day Employees are paid bi-weekly and earn Paid-Time-Off (PTO) at the rate of 6.16 hours per pay period for the first four years of employment.

PTO accrual increases after the 4th year and 9th year of employment. 01 Do you hold any special certifications? Yes No 02 If yes, list the type of certification. Yes No N/A 03 Do you have experience with heavy equipment?

Yes No 04 List types of heavy equipment you have experience using. 05 This position requires employees to be on call for periods of time during the evenings and weekends, will this be a problem for you or your schedule? Yes No 06 This position works in all types of weather conditions, are you willing to work in inclement weather? Yes No 07 Have you applied for this position with the City of Fate in the past? Yes No Required Question