Infrastructure Technician I-II

Salary : $45,176.00 - $64,444.00 Annually
Location : TX 77040, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00040
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 11/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Under immediate supervision, performs a wide variety of tasks assisting in the maintenance and repair of the City's infrastructure comprising: streets, sidewalks, drainage, reading meters and signs, in addition to other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions

• Perform water meter reading (AMR) duties for billing of water consumption
• Help repair/maintain water and sanitary lines, water meters and related components when called upon.
• Help repair and maintain storm water lines, inlets, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance as directed on any infrastructure item.
• Assist in maintenance of street and drainage systems and sidewalks.
• Operate backhoes, skidster, mini-excavator, trucks, and specialized equipment, as needed
• Cleans machinery, building, and grounds, Digs trenches for laying pipe, Backfill ditches.
• Clean and maintain city equipment
• Provides customer service and coordinates with the public, vendors, and other internal/external departments or agencies, to provide assistance and information regarding schedules and ongoing operations, respond to work orders and customer/departmental requests, address and resolve complaints, conduct follow-ups, and facilitate the most complex maintenance activities and other departmental operations.
• Prepares, maintains, updates, and/or submits reports, records, bills, work orders, logs, and other documentation; and uses, maintains, and/or updates databases and computerized systems and software; work may involve compiling and/or coding data.
• Performs other task as assigned

In addition to the above, Infrastructure Technician II requires:

• Perform maintenance operations of street and drainage systems and sidewalks.
• CDL license required for Street Sweeper and other various vehicles with experience in operating sweeper, dump truck, backhoes, trench machines and specialized equipment.

Position Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current Texas Driver's License
• Texas CDL Driver's License Preferred for Infrastructure Technician I
• Current CDL Driver's License Required for Infrastructure Technician II
• Infrastructure Technician II must obtain TCEQ D Water and Wastewater licenses within 12 months of hire

Experience/Training/Knowledge/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least (1) year of practical hands-on experience in infrastructure/heavy equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical writing and report preparation experience is a plus.
• Language Skills, Basic Mathematical Skills, Reasoning Ability, Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Posted salary reflects min - max range; however, hiring range is min - mid
Compensation (within the posted salary range) commensurate with experience and qualifications
There are a wide variety of benefits available to Full-time City of Jersey Village employees. Benefits include:
MEDICAL
TML Health

• Provider: BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
• Copay: $30 OV/$45 SP/$75 UC/$500 ER
• $1000 in-network deductible/ $2000 non-network
• Benefit percentage paid by plan: 80% in-network/ 50% non-network
• Co-insurance out of pocket max per individual: $3000 in-network (no non-network out of pocket max)

Telehealth

• Provider: MDLive
• $0 copay

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: TML Health
• Pre-tax; $3050 annual maximum election
• Dependent Care Account; $5000 annual maximum election

DENTAL

• Provider: BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
• Employee only coverage - employer paid

VISION

• Provider: BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
• Employee only coverage - employer paid

LIFE INSURANCE

• Provider: The Standard Life Insurance Company
• Employer paid
• $25,000 basic life & $25,000 AD&D

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

• Provider: Unum
• Monthly Benefit: 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum benefit of $5,000 per month
• Elimination period = 180
• City Pays premium

Optional Supplemental Life and Short-Term Disability options also available
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
o Provider: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
o Statewide retirement system
o 7 % employee contribution
- City Contributes 2 to 1
o Employees are vested after five (5) years of service credit
o Retirement at any age with 20 years of service credit or at least 5 years of service at age of 60
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OPTIONAL RETIREMENT/SAVINGS
o Provider: MissionSquare Retirement
o ROTH IRA
o 457 Deferred Compensation
OTHER BENEFITS
HOLIDAYS
o 14 city holidays, plus two personal holiday
VACATION
SICK LEAVE
o 8 hours per month for full-time employees; Firefighters earn at a rate of 12 hours per month
o Unlimited accrual
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
o Three working days per occurrence
LONGEVITY PAY
o All regular (full-time) employees shall accumulate longevity pay at the rate of $5.00 per month for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 25 years.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
o Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;
o Years of Service & Recognition Awards;
o Employee of the month recognition and awards
o Various employee appreciation events
o Complimentary Fitness Center Access
o Alternative Work Schedules