NEOGOV · 19 hours ago
Maintenance & Operations Assistant - Utilities
Rosenberg, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $84K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a Maintenance & Operations Assistant to support municipal utilities. The role involves performing maintenance, repairs, and general equipment operations in the maintenance and construction of utility services.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for reading meters and recording measurements
Installs water and sewer taps, using hand and power tapping and boring equipment
Collects water samples
Flushes fire hydrants and water lines according to maintenance schedule
Operates camera equipment performing scheduled preventative maintenance and determines extent of damage
Operates equipment used in the construction, maintenance, or repair of the City's utility lines
Operates motorized vehicles
Assists with maintenance and operations of water meters, valves, manholes
Locating and repairing broken water and sewer lines
Performs water meter maintenance and repair
Inspects and performs routine maintenance and repair on all equipment assigned
Performs inspections of grounds, facilities, park areas, vehicles
Documents work orders and records work activities
Maintains site or equipment by providing basic repairs and cleaning
Identifies, responds to, and resolves issues of customers involving policies, procedures or safety issues
Investigates utility service complaints and researches issues
Investigates and troubleshoots meter issues for tampering or other technical problems
Communicates with the residents to assure that work orders are complete
Responds to emergency calls
Performs water disconnects for delinquent accounts
Abides by all policies, procedures, and rules associated with the Safety Program
Must be able to work the allocated hours of the position and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night
Qualification
Required
Documentary evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks: Criminal background check, Controlled substance screening
Class D Water Treatment Certification
Class I Wastewater Collection Certification
Two (2) years full time, paid experience in utility line maintenance, utility service, equipment operations, meter reading, or construction
Class C Distribution Certification issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within two (2) years of promotion
Class II Wastewater Collection Certificate by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within two (2) years of promotion
Three (3) years full time, paid experience in utility line maintenance, utility service, equipment operations, meter reading, or construction
Valid Class C Texas Driver License
Reliable transportation and liability insurance
Benefits
3 weeks of vacation per year after the first year (2 weeks of vacation during the first year)
Medical insurance is provided at no cost to the employee
Dental and vision insurance is offered
Pet insurance is offered for your four-legged friend
Supplemental insurance is offered
$25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
13 days city observed paid holiday leave
16 hours of paid personal days each year
Tuition reimbursement available for up to $2,000 per fiscal year
Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1
Longevity pay in the amount of $7.50 per month, per year of service paid annually each December
Employee Fitness Center
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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